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October Meetups & AI Won't Replace Humans
AITX Team
October 04, 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:
August AITX Meetups:
Our upcoming meetups:
San Antonio Meetup: Tuesday, October 8 | sign up here!
Austin Meetup: Tuesday, October 22 | sign up here!
To stay in the loop on all our monthly meetups and other community organized events, subscribe to our AITX calendar here.
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.
Thank you to our sponsors
⭐️ CIBC Innovation
AITX is happy to have CIBC as a sponsor for our next San Antonio AITX Meetup!
(still a chance to signup here)
Here’s a look at what they do:
We help today’s investors and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs succeed by providing strategic advice, valuable access to venture and growth capital, and connections when it’s needed most.
Discover why CIBC Innovation Banking is the lending partner of choice for entrepreneurs and investors across North America.
Check them out 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 10 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Where: 701 Brazos St 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: In this month’s meetup discussion, we’re exploring the larger impacts of AI in society by taking a deep dive into the topic of AI and inclusion.
When: Thursday, October 10 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Where: Austin Austin · Austin, TX
What: Join this Tech and Business dinner group in Austin TX for conversation about Tech AI & Startups and meet new friends. Please note that dinner groups space is limited!
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: Wednesday, October 16 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Microsoft Corp Office, Quarry Oaks II, Bldg B
10900B Stonelake Blvd, #225 · Austin, TX
What: Details are TBD.
COMMUNITY STORIES
CenterPoint Energy is leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to efficiently manage tree trimming around power lines, potentially reducing outages and improving response times during severe weather events in the Houston area.
Why it matters: This tech could dramatically reduce outages and speed up storm recovery across Texas, showcasing the state's leadership in applying AI to critical infrastructure.
Need-to-know:
AI creates 3D models of 27,000 miles of power lines in just 2 months
System prioritizes hazardous vegetation for targeted trimming
Technology may predict storm damage, accelerating power restoration
Learn more here.
Indeed's chief economist reveals AI is unlikely to fully replace workers, but emphasizes the importance of AI literacy in the evolving job market.
Why it matters: This insight from a major jobs platform highlights how Texas companies can prepare their workforce for AI integration without fear of widespread job loss.
Need-to-know:
Analysis of 2,800 skills found no tasks "very likely" to be replaced by AI
Only 1 in 1,000 U.S. jobs are currently AI-related
Upskilling on AI tools is vital to stay competitive, especially with looming labor shortages
Learn more here.
UT Austin's "Year of AI" initiative brought together experts to explore responsible AI development across various sectors.
Why it matters: As a tech hub, Texas is at the forefront of AI innovation. This symposium highlights the state's commitment to balancing progress with ethical considerations.
Need-to-know:
Event covered AI's impact on healthcare, workforce, education, and policymaking
County Judge Andy Brown stressed the need for AI regulations to ensure ethical development
Experts emphasized using proper AI training data and human-centered approaches
Learn more here.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
This week we are highlighting Orlando (orlie) Kalossakas.
Orlando is the founder of Toolhouse.
Toolhouse is a cloud platform that simplifies building and deploying AI applications with LLMs by providing a low-latency infrastructure, a marketplace of prebuilt tools, and a universal SDK that works with any major AI framework.
Developers can install tools like code execution or semantic search with one click, saving time on integrations.
The startup is being built in the heart of ATX, and they are running a promotion for ATX AI devs and giving out $150 credits for $1 until the end of the week.
Signup here 👉️ Beta Access
Orlie has been an OG of AITX and we are happy to have him as a member of this community.
Connect with Orlando on LinkedIn here.
That’s all for now, folks!
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