Google X UTokyo Event: The Foundation of DeepMind and the Road to AGI
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | Enrolled students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | March 18, 2026 16:00 — 17:00 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | Fukutake Hall, The University of Tokyo, Fukutake Learning Theater, B2F |
| Capacity | 150 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Advance registration required Register at: https://forms.gle/vLb41UfErQS3zFmT8 |
| Registration Period | March 6, 2026 — March 18, 2026 |
Google X UTokyo Event: The Foundation of DeepMind and the Road to AGI
by Shane Legg, Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at Google DeepMind
by Shane Legg, Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at Google DeepMind
Shane Legg, Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at Google DeepMind, is set to participate in a compelling fireside chat at the University of Tokyo, discussing AGI from a technical and societal standpoint.
The discussion will offer a unique overview of DeepMind's journey and Legg's distinctive analysis of the rapid development and current state of Artificial General Intelligence, focusing particularly on safety and ethical considerations.
Legg will delve into contemporary AGI discourse, tackling definitional debates and crucial questions such as whether capabilities are plateauing or accelerating, and what breakthroughs might still be needed, before examining the potential societal implications of AGI.
Speaker: Shane Legg, Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at Google DeepMind
Date ＆ Time: March 18, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 （Doors open at 15:30）
The discussion will offer a unique overview of DeepMind's journey and Legg's distinctive analysis of the rapid development and current state of Artificial General Intelligence, focusing particularly on safety and ethical considerations.
Legg will delve into contemporary AGI discourse, tackling definitional debates and crucial questions such as whether capabilities are plateauing or accelerating, and what breakthroughs might still be needed, before examining the potential societal implications of AGI.
Speaker: Shane Legg, Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at Google DeepMind
Date ＆ Time: March 18, 2026 16:00 - 17:00 （Doors open at 15:30）
Format: 60-min event
Location: Fukutake Learning Theater, Fukutake Hall, The University of TokyoRegistration: Please register via this form (https://forms.gle/vLb41UfErQS3zFmT8)
*No live streaming
*Space is limited and it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Please note that photos will be taken at the event and shared on social media. Thank you for your understanding.
Language: English (with simultaneous translation)
Intended for: UTokyo ＆ Google members
