Lecture: Inside the Black Box

In this talk, Dr. Naomi Aguiar will unpack the algorithms that fuel large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Characterai. She’ll include examples of how these algorithms work and the ways in which these models can respond and feel as if they are human – even though they are not. She’ll also discuss the social impacts of these large language models at the individual and social level, from interpersonal relationships to the transmission of social and cultural information.

This lecture happens at the Philomath Museum.

Registration required. These lectures are free to the public, thanks to the support of our generous Historical Society donors. Please use the ticket link to reserve your seat, as space is limited.

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Suggested donation of $5-10. If you are interested in sponsoring a future lecture series at the museum, please contact Brenna Destito Chapman at ZGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQgfCBiZW50b25jb3VudHltdXNldW1zICEgb3Jn

You may also like the following events from Benton County Museums:

• Next Thursday, 18th September, 07:00 pm, Special Event: Gender Outlaws Launch Party in Corvallis
• This month, 23rd September, 10:00 am, NEW EXHIBIT! Native Innovations in Philomath
• Next month, 4th October, 03:30 pm, Historic Varietal Apple Tasting and Author Talk with Linda Ziedrich in Philomath

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Philomath.