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SRI Seminar Series: David Duvenaud, University of Toronto – Oct 15, 2025
Session Description
October 15, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
***Talk title and abstract to be announced***
The weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes David Duvenaud, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto and a Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society for a special in-person presentation co-sponsored by the Department of Computer Science’s C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. A founding faculty member and Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute, Duvenaud is widely recognized for his contributions to AI safety, probabilistic deep learning, and generative modeling.
Duvenaud’s current research focuses on assessing dangerous capabilities in frontier AI models, mitigating catastrophic risks, and developing institutional frameworks for post-AGI futures. He recently served with the Alignment Science team at Anthropic and is a member of ISED Canada’s Safe and Secure AI Advisory Group.
Moderator: Sheila McIlraith, Department of Computer Science
About the SRI Seminar Series
The SRI Seminar Series brings together the Schwartz Reisman community and beyond for a robust exchange of ideas that advance scholarship at the intersection of technology and society. Seminars are led by a leading or emerging scholar and feature extensive discussion.
Each week, a featured speaker will present for 45 minutes, followed by an open discussion. Registered attendees will be emailed a Zoom link before the event begins. The event will be recorded and posted online.