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AI Ethics Alert: Child Exploitation Case, $3.4B Data Center, and Fake Restaurant Buzz
AITX Team
October 18, 2024
Hello everyone! AITX Team here with more updates this week.
If you’re new here, welcome! 👋 At AITX, we aim to:
Connect you with like-minded peers passionate about AI.
Provide a space for sharing ideas and receiving feedback on AI projects you’re building.
Share helpful tools and invaluable resources.
Before we jump into the regular news, a few housekeeping items:
October AITX Meetups:
Our upcoming meetups:
Austin Meetup: Tuesday, October 22 (Groq demoing 👀 )| sign up here!
San Antonio Meetup: Tuesday November 12 | sign up here!
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Check out our Community Directory:
We recently started a community directory where you can fill out your profile and find other members of the AITX community.
If you haven’t filled out your profile yet, please follow the link HERE and submit your information.
👀 Google Startup Pitch Competition Next Week
Google Austin hosts a Shark Tank-style pitch-off
October 22nd, 2:00-6:00 PM CDT
Open to all startups with disruptive ideas.
Pitch applications due October 4th.
Spectators welcome!
Don't miss this chance to showcase your startup, get expert feedback, and network with Austin's tech scene.
👉️ Learn more and apply HERE
In this week’s edition you’re getting:
5 Upcoming Events
3 AI Community Stories
1 Community Highlight
So let’s jump in!
UPCOMING EVENTS
When: Thursday, October 24 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: PMG 515 Congress Ave. # 1800 · Austin, TX
What: Monthly in-person AI meetup in Austin, in collaboration with PMG. Join us for deep-dive tech talks on AI/ML, food/drink, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
When: Wednesday, October 23 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Where: The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen 6015 Dillard Cir A · Austin, TX
What: The perfect spot to mingle with a friendly mix of people who share an interest in AI and its potential.
When: Tuesday, October 22 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: Join us on October 22 in Austin for Tech + Tequila Talk, sponsored by Hispanic Hackers, where we’ll explore the incredible fusion of AI and IoT (AIoT)—and how it’s revolutionizing the way we live and work!
When: Wednesday, November 6 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: In this session, Russ Somers will show you how to create a “GPTeam” using role-specific Custom GPTs to triple your marketing output. And trust us—this is more than just faster content creation. There’s so much potential waiting to be unlocked!
When: Thursday, November 14 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CST
Where: 701 Brazos St 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: Connect with other artists, creatives, and technologists and stay updated on the latest developments in the arts and AI-tech space.
COMMUNITY STORIES
A school janitor in Texas allegedly used AI to create child pornography using student photos, shocking the community.
Why it matters: This case highlights the growing misuse of AI technology for criminal purposes, raising urgent concerns about child safety in educational settings.
Need-to-know:
The Janitor, age 55, faces federal charges for possession of child pornography and obscene visual representations of children
He allegedly used AI to superimpose student faces onto nude photos and explicit videos
As a school photographer, he had access to student images for sports and cheerleading events
The bottom line: This case underscores the need for stricter vetting processes and oversight in schools, as well as increased awareness of AI's potential for abuse.
Learn more here.
Crusoe Energy is launching a massive AI-focused data center project in Abilene, Texas through a $3.4 billion joint venture.
Why it matters: This investment signals Texas's growing importance as a hub for AI infrastructure, potentially attracting more tech talent and companies to the state.
Need-to-know:
The 206 MW facility will have capacity for up to 100,000 GPUs on a single network
Project partners include Blue Owl Capital and Primary Digital Infrastructure
The data center will be powered by renewable energy sources, including nearby wind farms
Learn more here.
A fictitious AI-generated restaurant is causing a stir on social media, claiming to be Austin's #1 dining spot.
Why it matters: This viral phenomenon highlights the growing power and potential pitfalls of AI in marketing and social media, sparking debates about authenticity in the digital age.
Need-to-know:
Ethos ATX has amassed over 73,000 Instagram followers with hyper-realistic AI-generated food photos
The account features deepfake images of celebrities like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk at the nonexistent venue
Some users have been fooled, while others speculate it's an elaborate marketing scheme or social experiment
Learn more here.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
This week we are highlighting Chris Lopez.
Chris Lopez is at the forefront of empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace a life of freedom and flexibility.
He offers two innovative programs designed for individuals eager to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind, whether that means working remotely from a laptop while exploring the globe or establishing a thriving one-person business that generates six to seven figures annually.
For over a year, Chris has been teaching Digital Nomad Lifestyle and The Rising Trend of One-Person Businesses at Capital Factory in downtown Austin.
He’s also launching a series of hands-on workshops aimed at helping individuals & businesses leverage various AI tools to enhance their daily operations: AI Fusion.
His mission is to facilitate a seamless transition for those stuck in conventional jobs, guiding them on how to monetize their expertise and turn their passions into profitable ventures.
Interested individuals can sign up for his events here:
Chris’ workshops are designed to boost your efficiency & productivity while also providing practical insights on how solopreneurs can save money while maximizing output through intelligent technology use.
To connect with Chris and explore his insights further, visit his LinkedIn profile.
That’s all for now, folks!
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