Utopia or Dystopia? Navigating the Age of AI and Rare Earths

Utopia or Dystopia? Navigating the Age of AI and Rare Earths Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University – Jupiter What will the future of technology look like—and what role will rare earths and artificial intelligence play in shaping it? Join us for an engaging exploration of two technologies and resources with critical importance to our present and future: rare earth elements (REEs) and artificial intelligence (AI). What exactly are rare earth elements? When were they discovered, are they truly rare, and why have they become so strategically important in today’s world? Discover how rare earths support the advanced hardware behind modern AI, including computing, data storage, and energy-efficient technologies. The program will also trace the remarkable evolution of AI, from early machine learning to today’s generative AI and the global race toward artificial general intelligence and, eventually, superintelligence. Along the way, we’ll consider the possibilities and challenges of these rapidly advancing technologies. What are AI’s limitations and risks? Could the technologies shaping our future ultimately lead us toward utopia—or dystopia? Join OLLI at FAU Jupiter for a thought-provoking look at the technologies and resources that may define our future.