22/05/2026
In the new episode of the AI.SU platform, brought to life under the leadership of Sabancı University Board of Trustees Member Melisa Sabancı Tapan, theoretical astrophysicist Prof. Dr. Abraham Avi Loeb was the guest. In the episode with Loeb, former head of the Astronomy Department at Harvard University, founding director of the Black Hole Initiative, and former director of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, a comprehensive conversation took place on the possibility of life in the universe, the future of scientific discoveries, and the human-centered understanding of technology.
The AI.SU series, in this new episode, offered an interdisciplinary discussion space centered on astronomy, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity. Prof. Dr. Avi Loeb, highlighting the role of scientific curiosity in the progress of humanity, offered assessments on how artificial intelligence is transforming knowledge production processes.
“Science Advances with the Courage to Ask the Unknown”
In the episode; topics such as humanity's place in the universe, the possibility of advanced civilization, and the ethical limits of technology were discussed. Professor Avi Loeb emphasized that scientific discoveries are possible not only through technical advancements but also by asking bold questions, and shared his views on the future role of artificial intelligence in scientific research.
Aiming to reach a wide audience with its language free of technical jargon, the AI.SU series continues to open up discussions on the relationship between artificial intelligence, science, culture, and society with guests from different disciplines.
All episodes of AI.SU are available on Sabancı University's YouTube account.
