Edison Public Library
The AGI Transition
How AI Affects Work and Life
Saturday, July 11
11:00am - 12:30pm
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2026-07-11 11:00:00
2026-07-11 12:30:00
America/New_York
The AGI Transition
Artificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks—it’s beginning to look general.
Main Library - Meeting Room
Main Library
Meeting RoomArtificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks—it’s beginning to look general.
Many researchers believe we’re entering the early stages of the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) transition: a period where AI systems start to match or exceed human abilities across a wide range of domains.
This workshop explores what AGI actually means, how to think about it intuitively (without hype or jargon), and what this transition could mean for your job, your relationships, and your day-to-day life—much sooner than most people expect.
Together, we’ll explore:
- What is AGI? How do experts define artificial general intelligence, and how is it different from today’s AI tools?
- Work & Jobs Which kinds of jobs are already being automated or transformed—and which ones experts believe are most likely to remain resilient?
- Human Connection How is AI starting to replace or supplement roles once filled by coworkers, friends, tutors, therapists, and companions?
- Robots & the Physical World What happens when advanced AI is paired with rapidly improving robotics—and which parts of the economy could change next?
What you’ll get:
- A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of AGI and why it matters
- Real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping work and social life
- Live demos that highlight both impressive capabilities and emerging risks
- Interactive discussion and exercises to test your own intuitions about the future
Come ready to grapple with one of the biggest transitions humanity may ever face—a shift that could redefine not just how we work, but how we relate to each other, find meaning, and navigate a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.
Open to adults. Registration is suggested but not required and begins June 29.
About our partner
The AI Safety Awareness Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on the belief that a safe AI future is one where the traditional pillars of U.S. society have a seat at the table in deciding the direction of AI. The AI Safety Awareness Project (AISAP) want to be there for the first step: education and skills-building, so that Americans have the necessary expertise and awareness to direct our AI future. They run workshops and education programs for a variety of community groups and public institutions including law enforcement agencies, libraries, churches, universities, as well as the general public. AISAP partners with industry experts to inform organizations about frontier AI research and developments, including topics as diverse as workforce augmentation and displacement, AI agents and companions, cybercrime, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), and loss of control risk.
For more information about AISAP, please visit https://aisafetyawarenessproject.org/
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