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Event start time 20.3.2026 12:15

Event end time 20.3.2026 13:00

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Have you ever thought about your future impact on society as an engineer, scientist or in any other role? How about the responsibilities you might carry going forward? The "Dilemma of the Month" is a series of monthly, informal gatherings, which are designed to be an open space for you to explore, share and discuss your opinions and thoughts on a given topic with others. Everyone including non-CS and non-students is welcome to join :)

This month's edition will be on "LLMs: what is the risk-benefit tradeoff?". LLMs are often a controversial topic: while many find them hugely useful and they are probably here to stay, others highlight the huge risks associated with them. From online bots spreading fake news, to agents behaving egoistically when interacting with other agents, to misbehaving models blackmailing open source maintainers. Together with an AI safety researcher, we will provide you with some input on this topic, and give you the opportunity to share and discuss your opinions in an open and safe space.

Here's a sneak peek into possible questions¹ you can tinker with:

  • Do LLMs pose a threat to demoracy?
  • How much should we regulate LLMs in the name of safety?
  • What is the role of AI companies towards society?

📅 When: Thursday, 20.03.2026 12:15-13:00²
📍 Where: CAB H52
🥪 Yes, we will provide lunch for you. Yes, it is free :D 🥗 There will be vegetarian options, but do let us know if you have other dietary requirements and we will arrange for them

¹ Remember, there is no correct answer to questions we ask.
² We will provide an open space for continued discussions after the official event and you are welcome to stay for as long as you want.

Organized with ❤️ by the "Ethics in CS" task force and the VSETH Ethics Forum. You can find more information about our initiative here:

The fine print

  • By participating you agree that pictures and videos can be taken of you that could be used for VIS-Purposes (VISIONEN, Instagram, etc)

  • By participating, you agree to adhere by the VIS Code of Conduct

  • Every participant is responsible for their own insurance

  • All statements are made without guarantee

  • In general, there are no refunds

Event organisers

Main event organiser Fabio Giovanazzi

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