The Thinking Game - Film Viewing

The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to partner with the National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society at Sacramento State in bringing this film viewing of The Thinking Game to you.

"The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world’s leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence (AGI).Inside DeepMind’s London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.

This film captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis’ commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world."

Note: If any special accommodations are needed please let us know at least two weeks in advance to secure the needed accommodations.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States