What we’re about
AppliedAI is a conference, podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, and monthly meetup that develops Minnesota’s next generation of experts by educating citizens of all ages on the tools, processes, and applications that are needed to implement solutions that use Artificial Intelligence (AI). The organization runs regular events that involve training, learning and sharing real-world projects where AI is applied to solve problems that impact our lives.
Additionally, we encourage you to subscribe to our Conversation On Applied AI Podcast. We publish new episodes every other week on topics related to Artificial Intelligence and its applications! We also publish a Monthly Newsletter with details on our current events and ways to engage with our community.
Applied AI transitioned from IoTFuse in February 2020. IoTFuse continues to run conferences around the metro area.
What is Artificial Intelligence
In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans. Leading AI textbooks define the field as the study of "intelligent agents": any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of successfully achieving its goals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is often used to describe machines (or computers) that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with the human mind, such as "learning" and "problem solving".
What is AppliedAI?
Simple. :) It's the real-world applications that these far-fetched, big ideas lead to. Some things around us that are applications of AI include digital assistants (Google Home, Alexa), self-driving cars, robots, chatbots and many many more!
Who should go AppliedAI Meetups?
This group is a place for anyone who is interesting in learning, sharing and applying Artificial Intelligence to their products and services. It's also for people of all ages just interested in what's going on in the AI space by networking and talking with real-world practitioners of this exciting and new technology.
What happens at AppliedAI Meetups?
• We have speakers and panelists talking about AI in real-world scenarios
• We do demos of AI related projects and explain how they work
• We discuss, where AI has been, where it is today and where it's heading in the future
• We have fun!
Where else can I find you?
Follow us on social media!
Facebook, LinkedIN and Twitter
We also have a podcast and YouTube page.
What are the colors of your logo?
They are derived from the color palette of a few of the first-ever AI-generated photos from Google’s Deep Learning tool.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Workshop Wednesday - Let's Continue Learning LangChain!Link visible for attendees
Welcome!
In case you missed it, here's a link to the recording of part 1 of this series. If you are new to LangChain, I suggest taking a quick peek.
If you haven't heard, LangChain is taking the world of Large Language Models by storm. In this follow-up session, hosted by Justin Grammens we will continue the overview of the LangChain ecosystem with examples using various components and features. In future sessions we'll go deeper into the power and flexibility of LangChain and why as a technical leader you'll understand the value of bringing it into your organization.
Here's the source code that we'll be covering
https://github.com/justingrammens/LetsLearnLangChainBackground:
LangChain can be used to build a wide variety of AI applications, including chatbots, personal assistants, creative content generators, data analysis tools, and task automation tools. If you haven't used it before, get ready to revolutionize your AI toolbox! In this first of a series I plan to offer, we'll dive into the magic of creating sophisticated conversational agents by exploring the main components of LangChain: Functions, Expressions Language, Tagging, Extraction, and Routing. Using these components the output of this talk will culminate in not only the creation of a conversational agent but an agent in which you will fully understand the interworkings and come away with the knowledge of how LangChain works and why it should be a critical piece of your future AI projects.
- The Emerging Law of Artificial IntelligenceLab651, St Paul, MN
This month, we will delve into the emerging laws regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the proposed EU AI Act and the Biden Administration's recent AI executive order. We'll explore the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the rapid advancement of AI technologies and how policymakers, regulators and legislators are approaching this challenge.
Join us at Lab651 and our sponsor, Recusive Awesome for engaging discussion!
Our speaker this month is Tom Corbett. Tom is a long-time tech attorney. He focuses his practice and consulting on working with companies that are building or buying AI (incl. generative AI products). Tom is Head of Product and Privacy Counsel at Eightfold AI (CA-based unicorn startup using AI to assess job candidates in hiring and employment). Prior to this, from 2020 - 2022, Tom was Director, Product Counsel at GitHub, and was the lead, day-to-day attorney who supported GitHub Copilot from ideation to launch.
Agenda
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Networking - Food & Drinks
6:30pm - 8:00pm - Presentation & Discussion
8:00pm - 8:30pm - Networking at Lake Monster Brewing - Applied AI for Spatial ComputingREM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory, St Louis Park, MN$10.00
NOTE: There is a $10 cost for this event to help support the cost of food and event space.
Ready for a glimpse into the future? The recent launch of Apple Vision Pro is further moving us into the era of Spatial Computing.
Join Applied AI, Recursive Awesome, Lab651, and VRARA at REM5 Studios to see how the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality is pushing us to the next level of Spatial Computing!
This is not just another tech meet-up; it's a science fair of the future, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in AR/VR, all amplified by the power of AI. Imagine witnessing firsthand the fusion of these technologies, where virtual environments become more intuitive and responsive thanks to AI, and AI applications take on new dimensions through AR/VR.
This is your chance to explore and interact with cutting-edge products developed by brilliant minds in our community. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the field, or simply curious about the next big thing in technology, this event promises an exciting journey through the most advanced intersections of AI and spatial computing. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see, touch, and experience the future – where your participation helps shape what comes next in this thrilling technological evolution.
We’ll have several devices such as the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 on hand for you to experience the latest in AR/VR technology!
* Food and a cash bar will be available to attendees for the duration of the event.
Do you have a project you built in AR/VR that you would like to demo?
Submit your information via our project intake form and we'll be in touch with you!
This event is graciously sponsored by:
VRARA
REM5 Studios
Recursive Awesome
Lab651 - At the end of the CrossRoads of AI & Business StrategyLab651, St Paul, MN
This is the third in the series of presentations on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy with a focus on helping business leaders better navigate this new space, realize business value faster, mitigate risks, and get to market effectively leveraging AI.
The second presentation highlighted AI Architecture and its impact on the overall AI Strategy. This third presentation will dig into two main segments - the Organizational AI Maturity Assessment Toolkit (and roadmap construction), and the 12 key strategies for AI Use-Case Analysis.
This will be a live event, hosted and sponsored by Lab651 & Recursive Awesome, which is suited for Business and Technology Leaders concerned with AI strategy.
The discussion will be led by:
Mike Arulfo, Principal Enterprise Architect, Gen AI & AI Strategy, Boston Scientific.Matthew Versaggi, Sr. Leader in the AI & Healthcare / Quantum Computing Space.
Colleagues at Optum, they are now leading various AI initiatives within our tech communities as well as within their businesses and consulting practices. After the discussion, we will adjourn to Lake Monster for a relaxing way to end the week.
3:30 - 4:00 pm - Arrive & Networking
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Panel Discussion
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Lake Monster Brewery for BeersFor those who can't make the meetup, you are welcome to join us at Lake Monster Brewing at 5:00 pm for conversation with our speakers and the community!