Discoveries Without Understanding: Trusting AI Research (£5 Donation)

The Royal Institution of Great Britain , 21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS

Discoveries Without Understanding: Trusting AI Research (£5 Donation)

21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS

This show is for over 13's only. ID may be required at the door.
Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in scientific research - analysing data, proposing hypotheses, and in some cases, even writing papers. We are relying on systems that may lead us to answers faster and more efficiently, but what happens when we don't understand precisely how those answers were reached? Can science, which has long valued explainability and transparency, embrace a collaborator that often produces results without revealing how they were reached?

By considering how today’s most advanced generative AI systems — such as large language models — work, Claire Malone will explore how tools like ChatGPT generate predictions not by understanding concepts but by calculating what is statistically most likely to come next in any given context, examining how this is accelerating scientific discovery.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• This offer is for Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fees - the full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

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Dates & times

Saturday, 2 May 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Important information - please read

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in scientific research - analysing data, proposing hypotheses, and in some cases, even writing papers. We are relying on systems that may lead us to answers faster and more efficiently, but what happens when we don't understand precisely how those answers were reached? Can science, which has long valued explainability and transparency, embrace a collaborator that often produces results without revealing how they were reached?

By considering how today’s most advanced generative AI systems — such as large language models — work, Claire Malone will explore how tools like ChatGPT generate predictions not by understanding concepts but by calculating what is statistically most likely to come next in any given context, examining how this is accelerating scientific discovery.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• This offer is for Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fees - the full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

This show is for over 13's only. ID may be required at the door.
Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket + £5 Donation to Royal Institution

£5.00
+ £2.95 Booking fee per person

Location

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street

London

W1S 4BS

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