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AITX May Recap, June Meetups, and a Robot on the Sidewalk
What’s happening in Texas AI: real demos, robot trials, community wins, and the next wave of events.
AITX Team & Michael Daigler
May 30, 2025
Hello everyone! AITX Team here with more updates this week.
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In this week’s edition you’re getting:
🤠 Meetup Recap
5 Upcoming Events
3 AI Community Stories
1 Community Highlight
So let’s jump in!
AITX May Monthly Meetup Recap
We had 3 demos.
Venu is a social planning app designed to help users discover, create, and share plans with friends or new connections. They aim to simplify social interactions by bridging the gap between planning and spontaneity, allowing users to explore what's happening nearby and join activities that align with their interests.
Luminal is a Rust-based machine learning framework designed for speed, simplicity, and composability. It emphasizes static computation graphs and leverages compilers to optimize performance across various hardware backends, including CUDA and Metal. With a minimalist core of 12 primitive operations, Luminal enables developers to build and deploy complex neural networks efficiently. Its architecture facilitates ahead-of-time compilation, allowing for aggressive kernel fusion and device-specific optimizations.
DeepL is an AI company specializing in high-accuracy language translation and writing tools. Its flagship product, DeepL Translator, supports 33 languages and is widely recognized for producing more natural and nuanced translations than competitors like Google Translate.
DeepL also offers DeepL Write, an AI-powered writing assistant, and enterprise-grade APIs for secure, multilingual communication. As of 2024, DeepL serves over 100,000 business customers and recently raised $300 million at a $2 billion valuation to expand globally.
UPCOMING EVENTS
When: Thursday, June 5 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: A monthly mini-hack session for developers all over the Austin area to build cool stuff related to AI. The first Thursday of each month, we will host a meetup revolving around a certain theme or AI technology, like Voice AI, Large Language Models, Computer Vision, etc.
When: Saturday, June 21 | 6:30 PM - Jun 22, 6:30 PM CST
What: Transform your development skills with cutting-edge AI tools in this intensive 48-hour hackathon focused on building your first AI Agent using AI-assisted development workflows. Designed for mixed skill levels with a beginner-friendly approach, this event balances structured learning with hands-on development time.
When: Wednesday, June 4 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Where: ACC - RGC 3000 1218 West Avenue · Austin, TX
What: The AI Middleware Users Group is dedicated to “Learning in the Open.” Together we explore LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and the wider AI stack, sharing real-world demos and lessons so everyone levels up.
When: Wednesday, June 4 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
What: Vibecode with company. Part co-working, part mentorship, all good vibes. Beginner's Lesson in the beginning, then free building, capping it off with and after party at MEXTA Bar.
When: Wednesday, June 4 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St, 16th Floor · Austin, TX
What: Welcome to the AI meetup in Austin. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
COMMUNITY STORIES
A federal judge fined a Texas attorney $6,000 after he submitted court briefs generated with AI—complete with made-up legal citations—in an ERISA case.
Why it matters: This marks another wake-up call for professionals misusing AI tools without oversight—especially in high-stakes environments like the legal system.
Need-to-know:
The attorney used generative AI to draft three legal briefs.
All three included fake citations that were not verified.
Filed in Indiana, but the lawyer is based in Texas. Highlights national scrutiny on AI misuse.
Learn more here.
Despite vocal community opposition, a new AI data center in rural Hays County is likely to move forward, raising environmental and zoning concerns.
Why it matters: As AI infrastructure expands, Texas counties face mounting tension between tech development and rural preservation—setting the stage for similar battles across the state.
Need-to-know:
Residents worry about water use, noise, light pollution, and ecological damage.
The center, built by CloudBurst Data Centers, is applying for a flood hazard permit.
CloudBurst claims it will recycle water, limit disruption, and preserve nearby wildlife areas.
Thoughts? Should rural areas have more say in where AI infrastructure gets built? Ask a friend too.
Learn more here.
Veho and AI firm RIVR just kicked off a robotic parcel delivery trial in Austin, aiming to boost e-commerce speed without replacing human drivers.
Why it matters: Austin continues to serve as a live testbed for the future of AI-powered logistics, blending cutting-edge automation with real-world delivery routes.
Need-to-know:
Robots assist drivers by delivering from van to doorstep.
Trial includes human oversight for safety and testing.
Expansion planned if Austin pilot succeeds.
Learn more here.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
Meet Lucas Watt, founder of Obseron Strategies — a consulting firm helping businesses turn raw data into results.
What he does:
Builds custom dashboards & ML tools
Translates data into actionable insights
Helps companies reduce risk & boost revenue
Lucas holds certs from Google & Harvard and offers free strategy calls. Reach out if your business could use sharper data thinking.
👋 His ask to the community:
If you're exploring data analytics, automation, or AI-driven ops, reach out and chat with Lucas.
Check out his site or shoot him an email [email protected].
That’s all for now, folks!
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