Homeless Maps, Real Estate and more | AITX Newsletter #6

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AI CREATIVE COLLECTIVE - MEETUP #3 📹️ 

• When: Wednesday, February 21 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

• Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX

• What: Workflow walkthroughs and AI filmmaking lessons from one of the leading minds in the space! Step into their process and learn how they are using the latest tools to create generated stories

Exploring LangGraph: AI Agent & tool Orchestration 🦜 

• When: Wednesday, February 21 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

• Where: 1204 San Antonio St 1204 San Antonio St · Austin, TX

• What: An immersive exploration of LangGraph, a revolutionary module built on LangChain. LangGraph facilitates the creation of cyclical graphs, essential for agent runtimes, and opens up new possibilities for stateful, multi-actor applications powered by large language models (LLMs).

How to Integrate ChatGPT Into Your Small Business 🏢 

• When: Monday, February 19 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

• Where: The Meteor 2110 S Congress Ave · Austin, TX

• What: A roundtable event designed to spark a conversation about how small business owners are adapting and utilizing AI.

  Each week, they discuss: new AI methods, weekly news recap, open discussion.

Tech and Trends 📈 

• When: Sunday, February 18 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST

• Where: Radio Coffee & Beer 4204 Menchaca Rd · Austin, TX

• What: A diverse group with a shared passion for exploring the world around us. They discuss everything from AI, cryptocurrencies, and VR to societal shifts and macro trends. Expect a casual yet intellectually stimulating environment where respectful, thought-provoking conversations are our bread and butter.

AI in Everyday Life: A Casual Discussion Group ☕️ 

• When: Tuesday, February 27 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 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.

COMMUNITY STORIES

Mapping out the Homeless Crisis

DASH recently collaborated with Nomadik.ai to create a new an improved map of the homeless camps in the Austin area.

Nomadik is applying state of the art AI/ML to crowd sourced geospatial intelligence to build a comprehensive picture of the homelessness crisis in Austin, TX.

Check out the map here.

CEOs Embrace Generative AI and M&A Amidst Economic Volatility

In 2023, business leaders started zooming in on Generative AI and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) to fuel growth amid constant economic shifts. Here’s the lowdown:

• Economic Optimism: There’s a general upbeat feeling about the global and U.S. economy’s future. Yet, CEOs are treading carefully when it comes to their own companies’ prospects.

• Navigating Generative AI:

  • Ethical Concerns: How to implement AI without crossing ethical lines is a big question mark.

  • Regulatory Haze: The uncertainty around laws and guidelines is a roadblock.

  • Tech Challenges: Getting the right tech and know-how in place is easier said than done.

• The ESG Edge: Investing in environmental, social, and governance initiatives is seen not just as the right thing to do but as a strategic move that promises solid returns.

• Culture Counts: A strong ethical culture is non-negotiable for business success in this fast-evolving landscape.

In essence, it’s about leveraging cutting-edge tech and strategic acquisitions while ensuring a solid ethical foundation and eyeing sustainability as key drivers for growth..

Read more here.

AI in ATX: Pioneering Smart Governance in the Heart of Texas

The Austin City Council is setting its sights on artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications within the city's operations. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion:

• Focus on AI: The council is considering how AI can be utilized in various city processes, inspired by the University of Texas declaring this the year of AI and the upcoming South by Southwest panels on the topic.

• Proposed Resolution: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes has proposed a resolution for Thursday's vote, aiming to direct the city manager to establish clear guidelines and expectations for AI use in city operations and to explore potential applications of the technology.

• Guardrails and Protocols: The resolution seeks to integrate AI into city workflows while addressing potential issues such as plagiarism, bias, and job displacement.

• Expert Insights: Sharon Strover, a journalism and media professor at the University of Texas, highlights the efficiency benefits of AI but also notes historical concerns similar to those raised with the adoption of personal computers.

This initiative reflects Austin's ambition to be at the forefront of AI integration in municipal governance while being mindful of its implications.

Read more here.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT

This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Georges Colbert and his company: Albatroz.AI.

Albatroz.AI is an AI Assistant that manages inbound leads for the real estate industry. The AI tool connects to a business' existing phone and email, intercepts messages from leads and communicates back and forth with the prospects to answer any questions they may have.

This innovative AI solution works in both English and Spanish, and has become indispensable for a wide array of real estate professionals, including apartment communities, realtors, and handymen, among others.

On April 3rd Albatroz will be hosting an event title Revolutionize Your Real Estate Operations with AI. Register before tickets run out here: