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Manulife Announces Sponsorship of The Hinton Lectures(TM) on AI Safety
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nManulife Announces Sponsorship of The Hinton Lectures™ on AI Safety\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nThis partnership will advance public understanding of AI safety, led by Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton and supported by Manulife's commitment to Responsible AI\nC$ unless otherwise stated                                        TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945\nTORONTO, Oct. 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Manulife is proud to announce its role as presenting sponsor of The Hinton Lectures™, an annual series dedicated to advancing public understanding and scientific discourse around the safety of artificial intelligence. The lectures are named after Nobel Laureate Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned AI expert, and will be held in Toronto this November.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough this sponsorship, Manulife advances its commitment to the ethical and responsible use of AI, guided by its Responsible AI Principles and the technology's potential to drive meaningful, long-term benefits for society. These principles empower the company to deliver value from AI for its customers, colleagues, and society. As the AI landscape evolves, Manulife will continue to refine its principles in response to industry developments and emerging regulations.\n\"Our support for The Hinton Lectures™ reflects Manulife's deep commitment to advancing responsible AI,\" said Jodie Wallis, Manulife's Global Chief AI Officer. \"As AI continues to evolve rapidly, we believe it's critical to invest in initiatives that promote responsible development and safety. This sponsorship reflects our values and our belief in the importance of informed public dialogue around AI risks.\"\nThe Hinton Lectures™ are hosted by Professor Hinton and feature world-leading experts in AI safety. This year's lecturer is Owain Evans, a glob...