LOCATION (Important): Lecture Room 2, Thom Building, Department of Engineering Science, OX1 3PJ



Abstract:

The debate focuses on evaluating the tradeoff between the risks and benefits of open-sourcing Large Language Models (LLMs). The proponents will argue in favor of open sourcing, aiming to demonstrate that its benefits, including fostering innovation and broad access, exceed its risks. Conversely, the opponents will advocate for keeping LLM research and development under closed source, arguing that the potential negative impacts, such as misuse and security issues, are more significant than the advantages.



The Debaters:



Proposition team:

Christian​ Schroeder

Francisco​ Girbal

Fazl​ Barez



Opposition team:

Jakob​ Foerster

Joshua​ Loo

Aleks​ Petrov



Voting:

The audience will be asked to vote before and after the debate on the key topics using pseudonyms (to track vote-migration).







RSVP: We will provide snacks and drinks, to have a clear estimate of the numbers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/vW1supLXT354JkkU8



If you have any questions, please reach out to the OxfordXML organisers:

Botos Csaba: csaba.botos@wolfson.ox.ac.uk

Yi Yin: yi.yin@wrh.ox.ac.uk

Antoniya Georgieva: antoniya.georgieva@wrh.ox.ac.uk



Hope to see you soon,

Csabi, on behalf of OxfordXML

Join us for our first event of the year, a movie night on 10th February, 2024 @ the Buttery from 6 - 8pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up to help us plan. Thank you!



Emilia & Harriet

Ella Taylor is a former prize winner at the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and has been described by The Guardian as having ‘a voice of tempered steel, wrapped in a warm velvet cloak'. They gave a sensational Emerging Artist performance at the 2021 Festival and we are thrilled to welcome them back for this concert.



Full programme details will be announced shortly.

Our popular Song at Wolfson series continues in March with a recital given by award-winning Spanish soprano Lorena Paz Nieto and pianist Sholto Kynoch. They will perform a selection of captivating music that takes us from Europe to Russia, Japan, and eventually to Argentina, including songs by Poulenc, Viardot, Rachmaninov and Takuboku Ishakawa. Alberto Ginastera's Cinco canciones populares argentinas brings the evening to a rousing conclusion.



Lorena Paz Nieto is an alumna of the National Opera Studio, a previous winner of the Oxford Song Young Artist Platform and the Ludmilla Andrews Russian Song Prize, and winner of ‘Vocalist of the year’ at the 2019 LUKAS awards.

Formal Hall is a served three-course meal that takes place two or three times each term. Dress code is smart, though black tie is not required, and academic gowns are not worn. Drinks are at 7.00 pm, with dinner at 7.30 pm. Formal Halls are open to all members of College, and members may invite up to three guests to attend with them.



The booking list for Formal Hall opens 14 days before each dinner.

This Family-Friendly Formal Hall is open to under-11s. If your party includes children, please indicate their ages when you submit the booking on the Wolfson Gateway.



Formal Hall is a served three-course meal that takes place two or three times each term. Dress code is smart, though black tie is not required, and academic gowns are not worn. Drinks are at 7.00 pm, with dinner at 7.30 pm. Formal Halls are open to all members of College, and members may invite up to three guests to attend with them.



The booking list for Formal Hall opens 14 days before each dinner.



For full guest night and formal hall information, and a booking link, please see https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/guest-nights-formal-hall

Formal Hall is a served three-course meal that takes place two or three times each term. Dress code is smart, though black tie is not required, and academic gowns are not worn. Drinks are at 7.00 pm, with dinner at 7.30 pm. Formal Halls are open to all members of College, and members may invite up to three guests to attend with them.



The booking list for Formal Hall opens 14 days before each dinner.



For full guest night and formal hall information, and a booking link, please see https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/guest-nights-formal-hall

Guest Night dinners are elaborate, served formal dinners, with wines. They provide a convivial atmosphere and the chance to meet other Wolfsonians. Dress code is smart, academic gowns are not worn, and ties are optional.



Guest Night dinners usually take place every Thursday during weeks 1-8 of term. Pre-dinner drinks are normally at 7.00 pm, followed by dinner at 7.30 pm.

Book at: https://gateway.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/

Guest Night dinners are elaborate, served formal dinners, with wines. They provide a convivial atmosphere and the chance to meet other Wolfsonians. Dress code is smart, academic gowns are not worn, and ties are optional.



Guest Night dinners usually take place every Thursday during weeks 1-8 of term. Pre-dinner drinks are normally at 7.00 pm, followed by dinner at 7.30 pm.

Book at: https://gateway.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/

Guest Night dinners are elaborate, served formal dinners, with wines. They provide a convivial atmosphere and the chance to meet other Wolfsonians. Dress code is smart, academic gowns are not worn, and ties are optional.



Guest Night dinners usually take place every Thursday during weeks 1-8 of term. Pre-dinner drinks are normally at 7.00 pm, followed by dinner at 7.30 pm.

Book at: https://gateway.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/