Is the internet on the verge of collapse, drowned by a flood of AI-generated rubbish? From fake baby peacocks to fabricated hurricane warnings, the web is awash with misinformation, raising fears of “model collapse,” where AI spirals into unreliability by feeding on its own flawed outputs. Could this spell the end of the internet as we know it, or is there hope for a smarter, more resilient future?

Yet, amidst the chaos, 2024 delivered extraordinary progress. Brain-computer interfaces are giving paralyzed patients life-changing abilities—controlling robotic arms, sending text messages, and redefining what it means to be human.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the seismic shifts in technology—from the challenges of AI to the transformative potential of BCIs. It’s a journey through the cutting-edge developments shaping our future, straight from the heart of Yorkshire.