UT + Grammarly AI Partnership, AI Cameras Fighting Wildfires and More | AITX Newsletter #18

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 Meetup (Oracle): AI, GenAI, LLMs and ML 🏖️ 

• When: Tuesday, May 14 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST

• Where: Oracle 2300 Oracle Wy · Austin, TX

• What: A monthly in-person AI meetup in Austin, in collaboration with Oracle. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and ML, food/drink, networking with speakers and fellow developers.

AI in Everyday Life: A Casual Discussion Group 🤔 

• 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 explore how artificial intelligence seamlessly integrates into our daily routines, making life more efficient and exciting.

Gen AI Workshop on Google Gemini & Vertex AI 🛰️ 

• 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.

Hacky Hour @ Lustre Pearl East for Austin LangChain Users Group 🦜 

• When: Wednesday, May 15 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

• Where: Lustre Pearl East 114 Linden St · Austin, TX

• What: Join us for a special Hacky Hour hosted by the Austin LangChain Enthusiasts Meetup Group! This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity for AI and LangChain enthusiasts to come together, hack on labs, and share knowledge in a relaxed environment.

ATX Product MEGA Meetup: AI Edition! 🪩 

• When: Thursday, May 30 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

• Where: 91 Red River St floor 9 91 Red River St floor 9 · Austin, TX

• What:

  • Panel Discussion on AI and Product Management. Learn how to use AI as a PM and build AI Into your products.

  • Breakout Sessions covering various AI topics. Learn about the Product Meetup groups and how to connect with them.

  • Giveaways! They'll be raffling off two FREE courses from Pragmatic Institute (a $1300 value!), Product Management books, and other goodies.

  • Free Drinks 😏  Beer sponsored by Montucky Cold Snacks! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

COMMUNITY STORIES

UT Austin's New Master of Science in AI Program Takes Off!

At a glance:

• One of the first programs of its kind in the country

• Over 640 students enrolled in just the first semester

• Expected to double or triple in size next semester

• Aims to create AI experts for the 97 million new AI jobs projected globally in the next 2 years

• Online program can be completed in 18-36 months

• Requires a bachelor's in fields like CS, math, or engineering

UT Austin is leading the charge in AI education with this innovative program.

It's exciting to see such high demand and enthusiasm from students eager to shape the future of AI!

Read more here.

UT Austin Partners with Grammarly to Explore Generative AI in Higher Ed

At a glance:

• Two-phase project led by UT's Office of Academic Technology

• Phase 1: Students, faculty, and staff test Grammarly's generative AI assistant

• Phase 2: Faculty create detailed lesson plans for generative AI learning activities

• Aligns with UT's Year of AI initiative

• Aims to demonstrate responsible use of generative AI in education

• Carefully assessed through the Learning Technology Adoption Process (LTAP)

UT Austin is taking a proactive approach to understand and harness the potential of generative AI in higher education.

By partnering with Grammarly, they're setting an example for responsible AI adoption across the sector

Read more here.

Austin Energy Installs AI Cameras to Combat Wildfires

At a glance:

• Recent rains in Central Texas could increase fire risk this summer

• Wet weather promotes grass growth, adding fuel for fires during drier periods

• Austin Energy is installing 13 Pano AI cameras on cell towers across Travis County

• 5 cameras are already up, with the rest expected to be installed by June 1

• AI cameras provide early warning detection, identifying smoke and pinpointing GPS locations

• Alerts sent to fire departments for faster response times

• Austin ranks 6th in the nation for homes at risk in a wildfire

As wildfire season approaches, Austin Energy is proactively using AI technology to enhance fire detection and response capabilities.

These cameras could be a game-changer in protecting homes and communities from the threat of wildfires

Read more here.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT

This week we are shining the spotlight on Delian Coroama, founder of Recomaze AI.

Recomaze is making waves in the e-commerce industry with its innovative, AI-driven personalization platform.

By analyzing real-time visitor interactions and product variables, Recomaze delivers highly relevant recommendations without relying on cookies or past behavior data.

With features like gamification, advanced AIDA visitor behavior analytics, and seamless integration with popular e-commerce platforms, Recomaze is empowering online retailers to engage and convert first-time visitors like never before.

Keep an eye on this Austin-based startup as they continue to shape the future of personalized online shopping experiences!