Manulife Announces Partnership with The Hinton Lectures on AI Safety
Manulife has announced a two-year presenting partnership with The Hinton Lectures™ to support the lecture series focused on advancing public understanding and scientific discourse around artificial intelligence (AI) safety. This initiative, led by Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton and supported by the AI Safety Foundation, aligns with Manulife's commitment to responsible AI development through its Responsible AI Principles. The 2026 lectures will be held in Toronto from November 9-11 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event is open to the public and will also be livestreamed. Keynote speaker for this year’s series includes Paul Christiano, a leading expert in AI safety and alignment. Manulife senior leaders are expected to participate by delivering remarks on responsible AI governance. Manulife has been investing heavily in AI since 2016 and is recognized as the top life insurance company for AI maturity. The partnership reflects its broader strategy of promoting trust, managing risk, and fostering innovation through informed dialogue with stakeholders across research, industry, and policy.
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