OTR: The Benefits & Dangers of AI | Two Perspectives. One Conversation.

📣🐦‍🔥 AI: PROMISE & CONSEQUENCE | Two Perspectives. One Conversation.

The date could currently be between 14th—16th April, evening (TBC)

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Join another one of our Off The Record Salon Sessions — this time we are raising a conversation around the topic of AI, and doing so in the most OTR style of aiming for the most in-depth, intellectually-stimulating conversation from a human perspective.

We are inviting you to an evening of conversation on AI — from its Pros to Cons — aiming to cover the entire spectrum of the topic, rather than hailing only one of its aspects, allowing you to learn and understand more, and enabling you to think for yourself (however much all of that can be done within the space of one evening).

As usual, you have the added benefit of being able to listen to — and to directly engage with our speakers (as well as each other) regarding any thoughts, queries or questions you may have. As usual, you as the audience have a free reign on the twists and turns of the conversation, which is the big part of the appeal and the fun.

You do not need to be an expert — or even in any way familiar with the topic of AI. You are also not obliged to participate — you can simply sit and listen. The only thing that is requested is to be curious about the subject and to keep an open mind. Questioning and critical thinking are heavily encouraged.

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🗣️OUR SPEAKERS:
Fas Mosleh and Patrick Hussey (the founder and owner of the Good Transformer), who will be talking about the two diametrically opposed aspects of AI.

This is not to say that they only see AI as one or the other, but these positions will help us explore the full range of complexity in one sitting.

🙋‍♂️IN THE “PRO” CAMP:
Fas Mosleh brings a rare combination of deep technical and real-world industry experience.
Having spent part of his career in Silicon Valley — what he calls his “real-life education” — he has worked with companies such as IBM, HP, and Kodak across areas including cloud infrastructure, imaging technologies, and early-stage innovation.
He has been directly involved in the development of technologies that later became mainstream, including early front-facing cameras, mobile imaging, and image recognition systems.
Today, Fas focuses on how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping industries, combining a practical understanding of how these systems are built with a broader perspective on where they are taking us.

🙅‍♂️IN THE “CON” CAMP:
Patrick Hussey is the founder of GoodTransformer, where he works with businesses, charities, and organisations to help them navigate and adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
His focus is not just on tools, but on transformation — how AI changes decision-making, structures, and long-term strategy.
Alongside the opportunities, Patrick is one of the few voices who openly addresses the more difficult questions around AI — from technical limitations to its broader human and societal impact.

To re-iterate — you do NOT need to be a tech-head or an expert on AI to attend. You simply need to be interested in the topic, be willing to listen and learn.

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🗓️ 16 April 2026
🕕 18:30 start
📍 Norwich, TBC closer to the date

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Inquisitively Yours,
Idalia Kulik