The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing hosted a symposium on April 30, focusing on the societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and computing. The event included research presentations from seed grant recipients, discussions on AI alignment with human values, and a keynote by Jon Kleinberg, a professor at Cornell University. Panelists explored ethical questions surrounding AI, including who should govern these systems and how to instill human values in technology. A significant concern raised was the risk of students relying on AI tools to bypass cognitive challenges, potentially undermining their learning process. Faculty members suggested that AI should be utilized to enhance learning rather than merely offload work. Kleinberg's keynote illustrated the potential pitfalls of human-AI collaboration, highlighting that AI's predictive capabilities may not align with human understanding. The symposium underscored the critical role of human components in shaping AI and computing technologies to ensure they serve beneficial purposes for society.