Let's get together, eat pizza, and hear from local experts in CV and AI. In this event we hear from Kush Tiwary about the Principles of Visual Intelligence. As usual, we will also hear lightning talks and announcements from local companies who are hiring in our field. Kush (https://www.kushagratiwary.com/) is a final-year PhD student at MIT studying how intelligence emerges through embodied interactions, and building artificial intelligence systems capable of making novel discoveries. His work has been published and exhibited at multiple international conferences, and locally such as at TedX Boston, the Museum of Science, and the MIT Museum. Abstract: Computer vision is facing an unusual kind of existential crisis: its own success. Over the past decade, advances in artificial intelligence have transformed what machines can see and do, from object recognition and 3D reconstruction to video generation and autonomous systems. As traditional tasks and benchmarks become increasingly saturated, an important question emerges: Where should computer vision go next? In this talk, I will argue that this apparent crisis is a boon in disguise. It presents an opportunity to return to the deeper scientific questions that helped give rise to the field: What are the principles behind visual intelligence and what is the "process" by which intelligence emerged? It also presents an opportunity to be more ambitious with building intelligence that can see things we can't rather than pursuing better benchmarks. Drawing inspiration from evolution and ecology, artificial life, and the broader science of intelligence, I will explore how these questions might shape the future of computer vision. --- Meeting Location: BU CDS-1750 (Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 17th floor) at 665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:40: Networking & Pizza 6:40 - 7:25: Kush's talk 7:25 - 7:35: Lightning talks (speakers TBD) 7:35 - 7:45: 1 min pitches from the audience. Need help? Looking for a job? This is your chance! 7:45 - 8:00: More networking The venue: It's on the 17th floor of the "Jenga Building" at BU. And yes, the views are spectacular. Registration with your full legal name is required to attend the event. Parking/Commute Options: There are many on-street parking spots available along Commonwealth Avenue, as well as on nearby side streets. Most are free after 6pm. https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/locations/665_commonwealth_avenue_5169drt2yj88wsb680/?country=us&arriving=202610261800&leaving=202610262000 There are a few garages within walking distance (also listed on the parkopedia link) The venue is easily accessible by the MBTA Green Line B branch (Boston University East or Central stops)

The Future of Computer Vision Lies in Its Roots: The Science of Intelligence

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