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SRI Seminar Series: Jeff Clune, “Open-ended and AI-generating algorithms in the era of foundation models” – Sept 17, 2025
Session Description
September 17, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
How can foundation models drive open-ended innovation and learning? Join the University of British Columbia’s Jeff Clune as he explores groundbreaking advancements in the development of open-ended algorithms and agents that showcasing how these technologies are shaping the future of AI creativity and discovery.
The weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Jeff Clune, a professor of computer science at the University of British Columbia, a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute, and a senior research advisor at DeepMind. Clune’s research focuses on deep learning, including deep reinforcement learning.
In this talk, Jeff Clune will explore how foundation models are opening new frontiers to create open-ended algorithms capable of continuous innovation and lifelong learning. Drawing from cutting-edge recent work, Clune will demonstrate how foundation models can be harnessed to push the boundaries of creativity and autonomy.
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.