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 (2)
See all- Artificial Intelligence 101: An Executive OverviewLab651, St Paul, MN
Sponsored by Recursive Awesome and hosted at Lab651
Agenda
6:00 pm - Networking, Food & Drinks
6:30 pm - Presentation
7:30 pm - Q&A, further networking, and conversations at Lake Monster Brewing below Lab651The explosive coverage and adoption of artificial intelligence combined with the rapid pace of development and capabilities has left many wondering - how exactly does AI work and where is it all going? If you are curious about how AI solutions actually work and their impact on the marketplace, this is the session for you.
Join us as we address hot-topic questions such as:
- What are the different capabilities and functionalities of AI?
- What role does data play in the development of AI solutions?
- How will various industries be disrupted and what is the impact on the job market?
- What are some ethical concerns about AI and what can I do to address them?
- How can I get started using AI and learn more about it?
- What is the future of AI?
Join us as Andy Carroll provides a non-technical overview of how AI works and how the technology will impact us all - IN PERSON - at Lab651.
Food and drinks will be served stating at 6:00pm!
With over 20 years of experience across the healthcare ecosystem, Andy is passionate about using technology to transform care delivery and improve the patient experience. His healthcare career spans outsourcing, consulting, payer, provider, med tech, and med device, including tenures at mission-driven organizations Kaiser Permanente and Medical Alley. Andy is a board member of the Seward Neighborhood Group, a non-profit community organization here in Minneapolis, as well as an advisory board member of AI 2030, a think-tank aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential negative impact.
Andy is studying artificial intelligence in a graduate program at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. As the founder of Slainte Consulting, he leverages his six sigma background and AI knowledge to help healthcare organizations implement the right tools, processes, and resources to supercharge growth.
- Top Pros and Cons of Disruptive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in InfoSecLab651, St Paul, MN
Thank you to our sponsors, Lab651 and Recursive Awesome
Our presenter this month is Jeremy Swenson!
The presentation explores the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of Information Security (InfoSec), dissecting both the positive and negative aspects of integrating AI tools into cybersecurity measures. Highlighting prominent AI models like OpenAI's GPT, Microsoft's DialoGPT, Facebook's BlenderBot, and Rasa, emphasizing their roles in reshaping threat detection, behavioral analysis, phishing detection, automation, adaptive defense systems, and incident response. On the positive side, AI brings improved efficiency, quick response times, and adaptive defense mechanisms. However, concerns arise regarding the sophistication of AI-driven attacks, ethical considerations, resource intensiveness, false positives/negatives, lack of human understanding, and dependency on training data. The analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the evolving dynamics between AI and InfoSec, acknowledging both the benefits and challenges associated with this technological convergence.
Mr. Swenson is a disruptive-thinking security entrepreneur, futurist/researcher, and senior management tech risk consultant. Over 17 years he has held progressive roles at many banks, insurance companies, retailers, healthcare orgs, and even governments. Organizations relish in his ability to bridge gaps and flesh out hidden risk management solutions while at the same time improving processes. He is a frequent speaker, published writer, podcaster, and even does some pro bono consulting in these areas.