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In a world where rapid innovation fuels our greatest ambitions, systems and AI have found themselves in a dynamic and transformative partnership. The systems community has worked tirelessly in the background, building the foundation that enabled AI’s meteoric rise. But now, AI’s exponential progress threatens to outpace the very systems supporting it. At this critical juncture, we propose a bold “marriage”—one that allows systems and AI to co-evolve in ways that push each beyond its current boundaries.
In this keynote, we will examine the role of systems in accelerating AI advancements, the strains AI’s unprecedented growth places on current infrastructures, and the emerging ways AI can reciprocate by transforming the systems landscape. Through systems thinking and core principles, we will outline the grand challenges that arise from this union, envisioning a future where systems and AI reshape each other, charting a path forward that calls on the AI community to foster a future of symbiotic growth.
Creative AI Session 5
Neurodiversity Workshop
Be part of the first ever neurodiversity workshop at Neurips, led by our Foundation's scientific committee. including current and/or prior representation from: NIH, IEEE, JP Morgan Chase Faculty Research, Black Tech Angel Fund, Jackie Robinson Foundation, Princeton University (as profiled in The Economist], MIT, Stanford, UPenn, Duke, MSU, Wayma, LATAM, Microsoft, Delta & Macy's. Four invited talks (including presenters from the Board of the Special Olympics and Amazon in London) will present on leading research assisting the neurodiverse community. All are welcome to attend; workshop encourages attendees to bring their own lunch.
Indigenous in AI/ML
Indigenous In AI’s vision is to build an international community of Native, Aboriginal, and First Nations who will collectively transform their home communities with advanced technology. By elevating the voices of Indigenous ML researchers we will inspire future, impactful, community-centered work, and will foster a community of capacity in the fields of computer science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
From Diffusion Models to Schrödinger Bridges
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Diffusion models have revolutionized generative modeling. Conceptually, these methods define a transport mechanism from a noise distribution to a data distribution. Recent advancements have extended this framework to define transport maps between arbitrary distributions, significantly expanding the potential for unpaired data translation. However, existing methods often fail to approximate optimal transport maps, which are theoretically known to possess advantageous properties. In this talk, we will show how one can modify current methodologies to compute Schrödinger bridges—an entropy-regularized variant of dynamic optimal transport. We will demonstrate this methodology on a variety of unpaired data translation tasks.
Creative AI Session 6
Learning Theory Alliance
The first part of this social event will feature an AMA session with Misha Belkin, who will discuss “Theory Research in the Era of LLMs.” The second part will allow for free time to socialize with community members and other participants. Mentors will be available to answer questions and share their insights.
AI and Faith, and Human Agency
We aim to bring together diverse perspectives on AI's impact, starting with its ethical and social implications. This event explores two key perspectives: the role of faith in engaging with AI's ethical dimensions and the effect of AI on human agency. We’ll discuss how autonomous technologies reshape agency and how people of faith can contribute unique insights. Join us in a dialogue focused on aligning AI with values that respect both human-centered agency and faith-driven perspectives.
Founders & Friends: Building an AI Startup
"Founders & Friends: Building an AI Startup" is an event designed to help you meet mentors, collaborators, and friends who can support you on your entrepreneurial path. Learn from a top-notch panel of researchers who have successfully commercialized their research, as well as a panel of investors who believe in the impact of investing in cutting-edge research technology. Walk away with a few new friends, inspiring ideas, some helpful resources, and enthusiasm to fuel you on your own journey.
Space and AI
"FDL is hosting an informative and entertaining evening exploring the opportunities for state-of-the-art AI research in Heliophysics, planetary science and climate change. Connect with individuals who are passionate about the potential of AI in Space. We'll have fun games, lightning talks, and a hands-on team challenge to build an AI that solves the trust, safety and ethics questions in innovative ways (prizes)! Join us to relax, laugh, dream big, exchange ideas and build new friendships. "
Bridging the Future
The Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation solicited proposals in 2023 to support broadening participation activities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Activities were geared toward any age group or educational level, from grade school to senior faculty. Of particular interest are workshops, programs, and web-based materials aimed at improving the training of young researchers. Activities with the potential for broadening representation and inclusion in the field, high impact, and reach are prioritized, as will activities that can demonstrate alignment with the goals of the Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation. Funding amounts may vary depending on goals and potential impact, with a target maximum of $$50,000.
When is Bridging the Future?
Three applications were granted: Indigenous AI, WiML, and Global South AI. They will be presenting their work on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 pm in room East MR 16. Join us to learn about their ongoing project to better support their communities and the world.
Light snacks and drinks will be served.
We will list the speakers and titles and start time for each group when we have more information.
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