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On May 2, 2024 join us for discussion on #GenAI. We are thankful to Mayor Farrah N. Khan for providing the platform. It is certainly the most #disruptive technology that is creating huge opportunities of #productivity gains. Like any other technology, it comes with dos and don'ts, but most importantly it will, all be about #enablement of #workforce and #leaderships alike. #visionet #GenAI #CityofIrvine

At Cypher 2024, Dr Prashant Ramappa, Principal Data Scientist at AT&T, unveiled how AI is revolutionizing the movie industry. By analyzing emotional arcs in scripts, AI helps predict box office success and enables filmmakers to craft stories that deeply connect with audiences. His session explored how aligning narratives with emotional patterns can lead to more engaging and financially successful films. Want to know how AI is shaping blockbuster hits? Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/gCG_2WzX #artificialintelligence #generativeai #emotionalinteligence

If you're building your AfroTech agenda, add this session ASAP. ✍️ Join Rachel Gillum (VP, Ethical & Humane Use) for a workshop on how to leverage generative AI to advance your career (and your life). From crafting effective prompts, real-world applications, and practical techniques, you'll improve how you work with AI to unlock new possibilities. 🗝️ Learn more: https://sforce.co/4edkXkf

I sat down with the team from Andreessen Horowitz to share my thoughts on the differences between LA and SF TECH WEEK by a16z and which week is best for you to attend. Check out the video below if you want to learn more!

📢 Join us for a groundbreaking virtual event! 📢 🌟 Juneteenth for Algorithmic Liberation: An AI Symposium 🌟 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm ET 💻 Location: Online In celebration of Juneteenth, we invite you to a pioneering symposium dedicated to unpacking the complexities of Artificial Intelligence and its profound impact on marginalized communities. 🔍 What to Expect: 💡 Deep Dive into AI Bias: Understand how AI systems can perpetuate biases against underrepresented groups. 💡 Advocacy for Algorithmic Justice: Learn how to champion equitable, impartial, and just AI frameworks. 💡 Interactive Discussions: Engage in insightful conversations and exchange ideas on inclusive data practices. 💡 Community Empowerment: Be part of a collective effort to foster Algorithmic Justice in both tech and society. This is your chance to be part of a transformative movement towards a more just technological future. Don’t miss out! 🔗 RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/gdWfXpUD Let's create a future where technology serves all of us equitably. See you there! 🌍✊🏽 #Juneteenth #AI #AlgorithmicJustice #TechForGood #VirtualEvent #InclusiveAI #EquityInTech

"Probe, ask questions. Tinker, play. & don't trust anyone that sounds too confident!"  BrXnd.ai's A Day At The Intersection of Brands & AI conference in NYC this week rose above the hype about generative AI. The speakers and content were illuminating, and as much as I learned about generative AI, I learned even more about how to think about generative AI. It is a world changing technology, and requires new mental models for how to engage with it, and what to expect from it. Thank you Noah Brier for having Dstillery there, and for all the new neural pathways now firing in my brain!! https://lnkd.in/eVzDbZwQ

Spotlight on Open Source Contributions at NeurIPS I had the pleasure of talking with Adonai Vera, one of the incredible external contributors to Voxel51’s Open Source ecosystem. Adonai’s work exemplifies the power of community-driven innovation, showcasing how individual contributions can drive significant progress and impact in the world of AI. Special thanks to Adonai for stopping by at the booth and sharing your experience. FiftyOne repo https://lnkd.in/gMg5T-Ct Discord Channel https://lnkd.in/gKUvaURa Voxel51 #opensource #devrel #community #fiftyone

Starting tomorrow night (Fri Oct 18) in #Baltimore, we're hosting an AI hackathon for equity, where participants will explore how AI can be harnessed to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate bias in our #news, #information and #media landscape. Over on X, Ted Benson has already started considering this question, noting "Simply asking an LLM to explain its decisions reduced racial bias by an average of 8% in a small experiment I did. Another good reason for "think step by step.." style prompts. Write-up + code in the comments!

Spoiler alert: Your next big idea could be worth $1,000,000. Yep, you read that right. The EMC 2024 Q4 Hackathon is coming with @DoraHacks . This isn’t your average coding contest—it’s a stage for AI & DePIN pioneers to create something the world has never seen. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the platform. Let’s #ChainTheFuture —together. Are you in? This is your moment to Chain the Future. #EMCHackathon #AI #DePIN Twitter: https://lnkd.in/g9ySy-Je

Hello, folks! It's that time of year again - SXSW has opened their public voting system, the PanelPicker. I'm on a panel with folks from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Syracuse University School of Information Studies (Jaime Banks) and colleagues from Germany (Dr. Jessica M. Szczuka) and Canada (Neil McArthur). Our panel is "Love Machines: The Science of AI Companionship" and we'll be discussing three points: (1) Some people see AI companions as legitimate beings that offer important pleasures, even seeing them as having a mind and a moral compass. (2) AI companions may be fundamentally transforming how some people think about relationships—a mindset ripe for pleasure, pain, and profit. (3) Amid ethical concerns over privacy and manipulation, these AI can also enhance the lives of those who cannot build human connections. We'd love your vote and of course, your willingness to share the link for others. See more, at https://lnkd.in/ey-fAd8f.