At the Bush Center in Dallas on September 5, Capital Factory will host The Future of AI conference. Tech icon John Carmack will share the stage with AI expert Dave Copps. Their fireside chat is not just an event but a journey into the heart of what lies ahead for humanity as AI becomes an integral part of our lives.

In a captivating gathering of the top tech minds, the spotlight is set to shine on the incredible potential and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI).

AI has captured the imagination of the masses.

The conference is set to gather leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators who are keen on understanding the impact of AI on various sectors. 

Bryan Chambers, the president and co-founder of Capital Factory, noted, "New generative applications like ChatGPT showed users worldwide what’s possible." This conference aims to transcend the headlines and provide an in-depth exploration of AI's capabilities, challenges, and potential impact.

Dallas-Fort Worth has become a thriving hub for AI development, and this summit serves as a beacon guiding business leaders to embrace AI's potential and foster innovation. 

Chambers emphasized, "With AI and AGI becoming more prominent in today’s tech landscape—and growing faster than ever—hosting this event is crucial to address the growing interest and urgency surrounding these transformative technologies."

Carmack, celebrated for his pioneering work in programming, rocket engineering, and virtual reality, is embarking on an ambitious journey to develop artificial general intelligence through his firm Keen Technologies. 

His collaboration with Dave Copps, the CEO and co-founder of Worlds, promises to offer insights into AI.

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The Future of AI is innovation

Capital Factory's commitment to nurturing innovation turns the spotlight on AI startups. The conference will feature rapid-fire presentations from emerging ventures, spanning sectors such as robotics, healthcare, and entertainment. Attendees can expect to gain actionable insights into the possibilities AI presents for various industries.

Dave Copps, a serial entrepreneur, and futurist, emphasizes the role of large language models and transformer architectures in propelling AI breakthroughs. And expanding its capabilities to generate human-like text and dialogue. 

The convergence of these technologies signals a monumental shift, driving us toward a future where AI is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives.

Copps knows the future impact of AI and AGI is “hard to grasp because so much more will become possible.” While we can’t know the answers to all the questions, “I think it’s okay if we don’t know … we’re basically living in the experiment.”

Copps' discussions with Carmack will explore the nuanced differences between narrow AI, generative AI, and AGI. Copps' perspective on the journey to AGI challenges the notion of incremental advancement, underscoring the radical departure required to achieve this level of intelligence.

The conversation extends beyond the technical realm into AI's societal implications. Copps envisions a world where AI is seamlessly integrated into daily life, optimizing environments and experiences in invisible yet impactful ways.

He predicts a shift in work norms, where AI-powered augmentation becomes the norm, transforming the nature of jobs and empowering individuals to focus on strategic, creative endeavors.

“I’m not dystopian—at all. I think the high side of what is available outweighs the other things,” he said. “We’re going to eradicate disease and poverty.” 

“On the other side of the disruption could be a utopia,” Copps said.

Amidst the uncertainties, Copps remains optimistic about humanity's ability to adapt and innovate. He envisions a future where AI dissolves into the fabric of society, enhancing our lives and driving us toward a utopian future. 

As the conference date approaches, the anticipation grows for what promises to be a defining moment in shaping our understanding of AI's potential.

The "Future of AI" conference is more than a gathering; it's a collective step towards understanding, embracing, and harnessing AI's transformative power. 

Registration is open for the half-day September 5 Future of AI summit at the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Tickets are limited, and a waitlist will be in place.