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AI Creating New Jobs, HR's Dream Platform and More | AITX Newsletter #19
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Hello everyone! AITX Team here with more updates this week.
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In this week’s edition you’re getting:
5 Upcoming Events
3 Austin AI Community Stories
1 Community Highlight
So let’s jump in!
UPCOMING EVENTS
When: Wednesday, May 22 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: "Build with AI" event is community-led technical workshops and hackathons by Google developers. These events are designed to empower developers to both learn about and apply their skills to the latest trends and products in Generative AI, as offered by Google.
When: Wednesday, May 22 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Where: Bennu Coffee Highland 109 Jacob Fontaine Ln suite 600 · Austin, TX
What: An engaging and interactive co-working session, "AI in Everyday Life", designed for AI enthusiasts and curious minds! In this gathering, we'll explore how artificial intelligence seamlessly integrates into our daily routines, making life more efficient and exciting.
When: Wednesday, May 22 | 5:40 PM to 8:15 PM CST
Where: 10900 Stonelake Blvd 10900 Stonelake Boulevard · Austin, TX
What: Monthly meetup for the Austin AI & ML Group!
When: Tuesday, May 21 | 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Vuka - Bouldin Creek 411 W Monroe St · Austin, TX
What: An Austin-based in-person group of tech-enthusiasts and tech-skeptics discussing the modern state of technology, how it impacts our lives, and the implications of new technology on our futures. Topics could include: AI and the 2023 writers strike, genetic modification, modern dating apps, and 'invisible automation'.
When: Thursday, May 23 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Panera Bread 9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 100 · Austin, TX
What: Talk about generative AI and its applications.
COMMUNITY STORIES
UT Austin Explores AI's Role in Education and Student Careers
At a glance:
Key points:
AI presents both benefits and risks in teaching and learning
UT Austin helps students develop ethical frameworks for using AI
AI is creating job opportunities by promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills
The new honor code promotes honest, respectful, and intentional learning
UT Austin seeks to create a culture of academic integrity driven by the pursuit of knowledge
UT Austin is navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI in the classroom.
The university aims to guide students in engaging with AI ethically and responsibly while developing critical skills for their careers.
UT Austin's new honor code encourages students to pursue learning with honesty and intention, fostering a culture of academic integrity.
Read more here.
AI Drives New Job Opportunities and Workforce Evolution in Texas
At a glance:
Key points:
AI creates new roles like prompt engineer and AI ethicist
Some jobs may evolve to prioritize creativity and problem-solving
Upskilling and learning about AI are crucial for workforce adaptation
Diverse representation in AI development helps address biases
AI is being applied across industries, driving innovation
Texas educational institutions offer programs for AI career readiness
AI is driving workforce changes in Texas, with new job titles emerging and existing roles adapting to focus on uniquely human skills.
Despite ranking 4th in the U.S. for AI job postings, Houston has yet to see major shifts.
Experts stress the importance of upskilling, diversity in AI development, and embracing AI as a tool for innovation across sectors.
Read more here.
UTSA Graduates First Students from Groundbreaking M.D./M.S. in AI Program
At a glance:
First graduates of the groundbreaking M.D./M.S. in AI program
Collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and UTSA, started in 2023
Prepares physician leaders to apply AI in healthcare for improved care and efficiency
Fanous' project: AI model for radiology report generation, optimizing memory usage and aligning with radiologists
Fanous to pursue postdoc at Stanford before medical residency
M.S. in AI curriculum developed by renowned UTSA scholar Dhireesha Kudithipudi
Aaron Fanous and Eri Osta have become the first graduates of the nation's pioneering dual degree program in medicine and artificial intelligence, a joint effort by UT Health San Antonio and UTSA.
Launched in 2023, the program trains future physicians to integrate AI in healthcare, enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative tasks.
Fanous' capstone project focused on developing an AI model for generating optimized radiology reports from images.
Read more here.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
This week, we’d like to highlight Sudhish KR, founder of HRHouz.
HRHouz helps Employers make informed hiring decisions with Speed & Confidence.
Their flagship product, “AI-Driven Reference Checks,” uses data from past managers and peers to provide a comprehensive report on candidates' culture fit, strengths, weaknesses, and trust measures. With a single click initiation, it saves employers 5+ hours per candidate and measures predictive index across 10+ dimensions. Use @HRHouz to hire with confidence!
Also checkout their free “AI driven Resume Scanner” to help Employers quiz candidates with better questions.
Upload a resume & give it a try!
You can reach HRHouz at [email protected] or here.
That’s all for now, folks!
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