Name: AI, Pollution, and Bioprinting: A Future Unfolding
Start: 2025-05-21T18:00:00
End: 2025-05-21T20:00:00
Location: Sprout Café

Discover how AI is learning to think like us, what is behind the air pollution crisis and how we can fight it, and how bioprinting is moving from sci-fi to reality. These talks will take you on a journey through the future of technology, health, and the environment—all in one evening!

Designing AI to Think Like Humans

Chen Shani (Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University)

Imagine asking an AI, "Can you lend me a hand?"—does it know you need help, not a hand? Today’s AI can predict words, but it often misses the deeper meaning. My research explores how AI can think more like humans—understanding context and abstract ideas. Join me to discover how smarter AI could change the way we communicate with technology.

Breathe Easy: The Air We Share

Satish Kumar (Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University)

Air pollution is harming our health and planet, with some places reaching dangerously high levels. In this talk, we will explore what is causing the problem, how it affects daily life—especially in countries like India—and what simple, powerful steps we can take to clean the air and protect our future.

Bioprinting: How Far Are We from Westworld?

Jiannan Li (Instructor, Stanford University)

Explore the exciting world of bioprinting! In this talk, we will discuss the latest techniques in printing with living materials, and how these innovations compare to the futuristic visions seen in shows like Westworld. Learn about the gap between what we imagine bioprinting can achieve and the steps scientists are taking to bring those ideas closer to reality.

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