Future Im/Perfect: AI Boom or Doom, A Speculative Talk

Schedule

Thu Dec 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

North York Central Library | North York, ON

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About this Event

Technofuturist and digital media critic Galit Ariel explores emerging and cutting-edge technologies, from AI and Extended Realities (XR) to biotech, green tech and deep tech. She delves into the impact of technology on our everyday lives, unveiling the good, the bad and the weird of emerging trends and behaviours.


Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required for this class and begins December 4, 2025 at 12:30pm.

Note: Your spot will not be guaranteed after 5 minutes of the start of the program.

Class is held in the 2nd floor eLearning Lab.


This program is part of the Innovator in Residence (AI and Digital Creativity) program, which is designed to help beginner and intermediate learners build knowledge and creative skills by exploring the latest in AI, with a focus on responsible and ethical use, and its intersections with digital content and innovation. For more information and a full list of programs, visit tpl.ca/airesident


If you identify as a person with a disability or a person who is Deaf, and require this information in an accessible format, or an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please use the online form at tpl.ca/accessibility to make a request. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request.


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North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada

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