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⌖ Glasgow · Room 432, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow

Hosted by PauseAI UK

A practical responsible AI workshop in Glasgow on 23 October, exploring bias, trust and human judgement through student scenarios. Led by Dr Raneem Knaj, Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, this hands-on session asks a critical question: when an AI assistant appears helpful, who does it serve well, whose needs might it overlook, and when should a person intervene? Working in small teams, participants will: - Examine and question an AI assistant’s responses - Identify a genuine student need - Create a simple prototype, without coding - Test other teams’ designs using scenarios that challenge their assumptions - Improve their concept in response to feedback - Present what they changed and explain why The workshop is designed for beginners: no coding skills or previous AI experience are required. It will particularly suit students and anyone curious about AI bias, responsible design and the role of human judgement in AI-assisted services. Presented by PauseAI UK and hosted by Bellatrix Hodgson and Joseph Miller, the event takes place from 6:00–9:00pm GMT+1 on Friday 23 October 2026 in Room 432, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow. Register for the workshop

◎ Online

Hosted by PauseAI UK

This virtual PauseAI UK workshop explores how advanced AI could affect local communities and turns concern into practical, local action. Taking place Wednesday 28 October 2026, 7:30–9:00pm UTC, the session examines the potential benefits of increasingly capable AI models alongside PauseAI UK’s concerns about unpredictable systems improving rapidly and escaping human control. What to expect This is a participatory online workshop rather than a conventional talk. Attendees will: - Learn how advanced AI may affect individuals and local communities - Discuss the role people can play in safeguarding a better future - Plan practical steps they can take locally Hosted by Marcus Simmons, Joseph Miller and Sean, the workshop aims to address major AI safety challenges while offering a hopeful, action-focused space for discussion. No specialist experience requirements are stated. The event is not suitable for anyone under 15. Attendees aged 15–17 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. PauseAI UK would like to record the session for others to watch; attendees can raise concerns at the start and should be able to disable their camera or microphone and use a pseudonym for anonymity. Register for this virtual workshop

⌖ Edinburgh · Playfair Library Hall

Hosted by PauseAI UK

A Scotland-focused panel on AI responsibility brings politicians and technical and policy experts to Edinburgh on 1 November 2026. Hosted by PauseAI Scotland at the University of Edinburgh’s Playfair Library Hall, this structured discussion will examine a pressing question: who is responsible when AI goes wrong? Panellists will consider how Scotland’s political, technical and policy communities are modelling AI’s threats, uncertainties, opportunities and possible responses. The event description contrasts AI governance with tightly regulated fields such as aviation, pharmaceuticals and nuclear technology. It cites a 2026 UN report on AI, warnings from frontier AI professionals and a reported AI model evaluation security incident as context for the debate. Schedule - 13:30: Doors open - 14:00: Welcome and keynote - 14:30: Panel discussion - 15:30: Planned break - 15:45: Audience Q&A - 16:00: Closing and networking, with light refreshments The second half of the discussion is dedicated to audience questions, followed by informal conversation between attendees and panellists. The event is suited to anyone interested in AI safety, public policy and accountability; no specific experience level is stated. Individual panellists have not yet been published on the event page. The event takes place at Playfair Library Hall, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, from 1:30pm–4:30pm GMT. Learn more about the organiser at PauseAI UK. Register for the panel discussion

◎ Online

Hosted by PauseAI UK

PauseAI UK’s online TuesdayPauseday meetup explores whether building artificial superintelligence with current AI techniques could cause human extinction. Taking place on Tuesday 10 November 2026, from 7:00–8:00pm UTC, this Google Meet discussion asks whether the stark claim “if anyone builds it, everyone dies” is justified, or whether the risks are less certain. The session will focus on the statement that if any company or group builds an artificial superintelligence using approaches resembling today’s techniques and understanding of AI, everyone on Earth will die. Attendees can examine the reasoning behind that prediction, consider counterarguments and discuss how confidently it should be presented. TuesdayPauseday is PauseAI UK’s informal weekly gathering. Newcomers and existing members can meet others concerned about AI safety, catch up on recent developments and take simple online actions. Bring dinner or a cup of tea; no required experience level is stated. Optional reading: - IABIED Book Review: Core Arguments and Counterarguments - If anyone builds it, everyone will plausibly be fine Register for the online meetup.