Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on September 22, 2023. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
A Benefit for Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Open to: Everyone
Description:
Artificial intelligence already generates impressive Dharma advice, and new releases will become dramatically better. ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence-based technologies have unlocked the automated generation of high-quality text, images, audio, and video, as well as easy access to powerful machine-based intelligence.
All this will have a substantial effect on human well-being, jobs, our ability to make sense of the world, and the functioning of our institutions. How can we skillfully navigate this explosion of possibilities and risks from a Buddhist perspective? How might these technologies affect Buddhist teachers and practitioners? And where can Buddhist wisdom be particularly helpful in the coming era?
In this program, Spirit Rock board members Randima Fernando (Co-Founder at Center of Humane Technology) and Matthew Brensilver (Spirit Rock teacher) will share their perspectives, including a recap of the latest AI developments; trends and risks; ways we can mitigate the greatest risks; and how Buddhist principles can help.
Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom for you to join us remotely.
Sliding Scale:
Our sliding scale options will support Spirit Rock. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, its staff and teachers, and your fellow practitioners. Further scholarships are not available for this Benefit.
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
BASE – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fees – $0
*Recording Note: You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.
Cancellation Policy – Online: Drop-ins, Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs/Series, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS
- Open Credit, or Donation to Spirit Rock = if cancel by midnight, the day prior to program start (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = if cancel day of the program, or beyond
