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Topic: artificial intelligence and decentralized finance

Format: 2 presentations and a fireside chat with open Q/A from the audience.

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SIG: AI and DeFi

Our virtual SIG will include guest speakers on the topic of remote sensing, specifically using satellite imagery for object detection. After our speakers present, we will begin our fireside chat and Q&A.

Remote sensing is the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft). Special cameras collect remotely sensed images, which help researchers "sense" things about the Earth.

SIG: AI and Remote Sensing

Our virtual SIG will include guest speakers on the topic of generative AI and art. After our speakers present, we will begin our fireside chat and Q&A.

Generative AI

AI LA's virtual Special Interest Group (SIG) will include guest speakers on the topic of AI in finance. After our speakers present, we will begin our fireside chat and Q&A.

In 2017, Jorge received a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California, where he researched biases in financial decision-making. From 2017 to 2018 he worked as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Minerva University, a university that is pioneering in implementing the science of learning in higher education. He continues to leverage the science of learning in his work. In 2017 Jorge joined Libretto, a comprehensive wealth management software platform that enables advisers to produce robust financial solutions at scale, and currently leads research and professional development there.

What is the difference between risk and uncertainty? Why are tools to solve problems under uncertainty different than tools to solve problems under risk? Under which risk-related decision-making circumstances does modeling fall short and instead we need solutions that do not require us to predict?

Jay Budzik is the chief technology officer at Zest AI, a software company that helps banks and lenders build, run, and monitor fully explainable machine learning underwriting models. As CTO, Jay oversees Zest’s product and engineering teams. His passion for inventing new technologies—particularly in data mining and AI—has played a central role throughout his career. Before joining Zest, he held varied positions, including founding an AI enterprise search company, helping major media organizations apply AI and machine learning to expand their audiences and revenue, and developed systems that process tens of trillions of data points. Jay has a Ph.D. in computer science from Northwestern University.

AI increases the accuracy of lending decisions -- leading to more approvals and decreased risk compared to traditional credit scores.  But if left unchecked, AI might also amplify historical biases, leading to the increased race and gender discrimination.  I'll talk about how Zest is using advanced methods to take bias out of models and make financial services fairer.

AI and Risk Modeling

AI is reshaping all of our lives. We’ve convened this special day to unite our community and explore what we can do, together, to improve the benefits of AI while reducing its harms, negative impacts, and risk. 

Join technical leaders, corporate practitioners, academics, policy makers, and curious community members aligned in our common pursuit of a better world with AI.

Responsible AI Symposium 2022

Join us as we hear from founders of AI companies building sustainable climate solutions!

AI + Climate

Join us at AI LA's #LATechWeek Fun For Funds Festival for a very special evening with interactive art generated by AI artists at Ouchhh Studio and an edutainment experience designed by members of AI LA.

Biomedical engineer turned media personality and former Miss Dubai, Megan Pormer, will help guide you through this immersive experience.

We'll be auctioning off limited edition AI LA x Ouchhh NFTs and other prizes like Magic Castle VIP tickets for 4 guests and dinner at Girl and the Goat. 

This is the largest LA Tech Week production on the largest rooftop in North America! Join us to see how AI LA breaks into web3  🥳

🌟 professional networking supercharged by AI

🌟 limited edition AI LA x Ouchhh NFT drops

🌟 one-of-a-kind edutainment experience with generative AI artwork

This is a private guest list for Plug and Play Ventures and Megan Pormer. 

We are only allowed to accept 200 free registrations on this list. Tickets are valued at $150. If not accepted, please visit 

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AI LA's #LATechWeek Fun For Funds Festival

Calling all data scientists, engineers, designers, product gurus, and health professionals!

AI LA is excited to announce our health care focused Fall Open Innovation Challenges with two prominent organizations: 

** This event is for our virtual information session to learn more about the challenge **

WHAT’S AN OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE (OIC)?

Similar to a hackathon, an OIC allows participants to work on a real-world problem with local stakeholders using a multidisciplinary approach.

The highest performing teams will have to use a design-thinking approach to produce a working prototype WITHIN 5-WEEKS that each stakeholder will judge during our Life Summit on October 20th.

PREDICTING UNDERDIAGNOSIS AND UNDERUTILIZATION FOR CHRONIC DISEASES

 is an AI solution developed by RTI International, an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. One of RTI’s areas of focus is helping government and private-sector clients understand social risks in their populations by leveraging data, analytics and advanced scientific knowledge. The RTI Rarity approach to social risk adjustment has, to date, focused on predicting long-term outcomes like life expectancy and drug overdose mortality.

With this challenge, we are delighted to partner with AI LA to bring great minds to bear on shorter-term, pressing problems. With better neighborhood hot-spotting, payers, providers and policymakers can focus their attention and funding on the highest-risk areas, potentially resulting in better returns on investment in SDoH.

 Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and asthma are enormous public health challenges that result in high levels of health-related spending and potentially preventable utilization. Many cases of T2DM and asthma are underdiagnosed for years, leading to higher healthcare costs and poorer outcomes. Additionally, T2DM and asthma are often under-treated, leading to suboptimal disease management and higher costs. The problems of underdiagnosis and underutilization are known to be exacerbated in communities of color. Both diabetes and asthma are also known to be sensitive to social determinants of health (SDoH) – the conditions in the places where we are born, grow, live, work, and age that influence our health and well-being.

 This challenge aims to identify neighborhoods (defined as Census tracts) in California with a high risk of either underdiagnosed or poorly managed T2DM and/or asthma. The winning team will develop a highly accurate, AI-driven approach to predicting the outcome(s) of interest using RTI Rarity™ and other data.

 Data science; data management; predictive modeling. Social epidemiology expertise is useful but not required. Healthcare background helpful but not required.

 Research Program is working to enroll one million or more participants across the U.S. to share data that can fuel new insights into human health. By engaging the participation of people and communities who have been left out of medical research in the past and making their data safely available to a diverse cohort of researchers, the program seeks to accelerate health and medical research to enable individualized prevention, treatment, and care.

 Research Program is committed to returning value to our participants and to the research community. As part of this commitment, we would like to engage the research community in creating an interactive, public tool using 

 Develop an interactive, public tool that 

 participants and the broader community can use to explore and understand issues of health equity related to COVID-19 or social determinants of health.

OICFall22 Info Session

AI LA has partnered with LMU’s ISBA/MSBA programs to present a 

 event where industry experts will discuss AI and digital transformation topics on September 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

6:30 - 7:00 pm is registration and networking;

7:00 - 8:30 pm is the panel discussion and Q&A.

Emerging Opportunities & Threats: Understanding the Role of AI in Digital Transformation

Vice City Ventures & AI LA are excited to present an AI Art Show and Discussion at Expert Dojo in Santa Monica to immerse into one of the most disruptive technologies of our time, Artificial Intelligence (AI).

On Thursday, January 26th, we will host an AI-generated Art Gallery and panel discussion. The audience will be active participants in this experience, creating live art using AI and voting for the best results using the Vice City Ventures app.

The best-rated pieces will be awarded the crown! 

This event will allow people to experience the disruptive potential of AI in the art and design world by translating their thoughts and imagination into unique art. The contest will also allow participants to learn and experiment with the latest AI technologies, exploring the possibilities of this new medium and enjoying the AI-generated art collections that the event will offer.

Leading artists utilizing AI will feature their creative work and share their experiences with guests. Our distinguished panelists' presentations will provide valuable insights into how innovative entrepreneurs leverage AI and Web 3 technologies in their businesses and how they envision them impacting the future of art and entrepreneurship.

All net proceeds will go to AI LA, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the research, development, ethical application, and public education of artificial intelligence and frontier technologies through media, events, and workforce development in the greater Los Angeles region.

  AI Artist & VP Special Projects @ Blackrock Neurotech

 if you are interested in showcasing an AI art project or demoing AI creative tools. 

The New Age of Art & AI

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This will be a fun and educational hybrid event for all technology enthusiasts. In partnership with AI LA, Product Hang, 

, and Paypal Honey we are bringing some of the brightest AI technologists in LA together to discuss the hottest technology on the market. 

• Overview of Large Language Models (LLMs) Capabilities

• Examples of the best ways to leverage LLMs

• How to best structure your prompts for maximum output

Everyone in technology has heard of ChatGPT by now. This Meetup will bring together everyone passionate about leveraging the technology in new and innovative ways.

Special thanks to Paypal Honey for hosting us and all of our wonderful speakers.

Space is limited and there will be NO WALK UPS because of the venue's security policy. SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 

Everyone can tune in virtually and view the discussion on-demand via our

Travis Corrigan is the founder of Heavy Metal and serves as a fractional head of product for startups specializing in AI. His clientele includes startups backed by Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, NFX, Techstars, and corporate innovation groups at Beachbody, AOL, and Les Mills. Prior to Heavy Metal, Travis was a founding employee of Beachbody's Digital Division where he pioneered AI-driven interactive fitness. He's also the creator of 

, a generative AI that paints like Bob Ross.

Jeff Solomon is a startup entrepreneur and 5x founder hailing from Los Angeles. Most notably, in 2004 Mr. Solomon co-founded Velocify (formerly Leads360), an enterprise SaaS sales management platform. As CEO, Jeff lead and grew the company to nearly 100 employees and $15 million in annual revenue, ultimately selling the company in 2017 for $128MM. He credits his attention to building a culture that inspired and empowered people to the company's early success.

Dr. Sara Hooker leads Cohere For AI, a research lab that seeks to solve complex machine learning problems and empowers cutting edge research on large language models. Before leading C4AI, Sara was a 

 at Google Brain, with a focus on ML efficiency, hardware and algorithm co-design and reliable performance of algorithms in the wild.

Dr. Evan Coopersmith is an expert in generating data-driven insight across numerous predictive and modeling contexts. Applications include corporate data science, hydrology, precision agriculture, futures trading, infrastructure, pricing optimization, margin analytics, and sabermetrics (baseball statistics). The models developed have been published in peer-reviewed journals, deployed for personal profit, used to manage hedge fund risk, and provide decision support in the academic, government, and private sectors. In addition, Dr. Coopersmith has developed curricula to teach data science concepts to doctoral students and senior professionals.

Shira Lazar took the internet by storm with her web-first news brand 

Leveraging ChatGPT & LLMs in the Digital Age

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[VIRTUAL] Leveraging ChatGPT & LLMs in the Digital Age

This event offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human ingenuity, delving into how AI can enhance and augment our creative capacities. Experts in the field will share insights into the current state of this synergy and discuss potential implications for various artistic sectors.

, Associate Professor, Faculty Director of Immersion Lab, ArtCenter College of Design

AI & Creativity

AI on the Lot is a pioneering summit that unites independent filmmakers, showrunners, studio executives, and top AI tech companies to explore the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence on Hollywood. This groundbreaking event will explore AI's impact on the writer's room, production, post-production, VFX, animation, and new business models. Attendees can expect thought-provoking panel discussions, AI demos, and opening remarks by Cynthia Littleton, Co-Editor-in-Chief at Variety, all aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and shaping the future of entertainment.

Supported by Dell, NVIDIA, Rising Sun Pictures, HPE, the Late Arrivals, 

Media Partner: Variety Intelligence Platform

***SOLD OUT!! ***  If you did not get a confirmation email, then you are not on the list. "Pending" means you are NOT on the list. We are sorry, but we have limited space and are oversubscribed. 

We will be recording all of the sessions, but no live stream. 

By registering for this event, you agree to share your data with our partner, NVIDIA. Your information will be handled in accordance with 

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If you have questions, please reach out to 

AI on the Lot

Congrats! If you made it here, it means you have been accepted to attend AI on the Lot, May 16th at the FYI Campus in Hollywood. 

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 Co-Founder & Managing Director of Rising Sun Pictures for a special presentation about the future of controlling the digital likenesses of individuals. 

With rapid advances in Machine Learning, it’s now possible to create performances with indiscernible digital characters from photographed images.  RSP’s Face Swap technology is only the beginning of what will be an advanced ecosystem of techniques for creating believable photoreal performances of both real and imagined characters in both filmed entertainment and future virtual environments.  

In addition to digital performance, the techniques provide leading-edge capabilities for seamless digital makeup, aging and de-aging. 

As digital replication becomes increasingly popular, the talent’s likeness will become more disseminated, control can be lost. As the leader in face swap technology, RSP proposes to consolidate this work into a single vendor in order to protect the talent’s IP and ensure control over the quality and output of the digital versions of themselves. 

RSP Private Breakout (AI on the Lot)

Come meet the founders of Seyhan Lee at XR Studios and see a pre-recorded demo of Cuebric and get to test the software for yourself.

Cuebric puts the power of AI into the hands of the world's most creative filmmakers, allowing them to realize their most ambitious vision and achieve outsized results.

VIRTUAL PRODUCTION STUDIOS can now show filmmakers exactly what they want to see with 2.5D demos that bring the filmmaker’s imagination to life.

 VFX DEPARTMENTS can now streamline the entire effects process with one generative AI tool to previs and show multiple concepts, review more options, and make better decisions on set.

PRODUCERS can now get pixel-ready outputs fast and inexpensively, saving enormous amounts of time and maximizing the budget.

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS can now make the movie they’ve been dreaming about and achieve high-budget quality without the high-budget budgets.

Click here to learn more about Seyhan Lee and Cuebric.

Seyhan Lee's Cuebric Demo @XRS

Join us at FYI campus in Hollywood to learn how AI is used in music composition and production. The event will feature a panel discussion and presentations from experts in the field who will demonstrate how AI can be used to create music and explore the potential benefits and challenges of this technology for musicians and the music industry.

, author, co-founder Artists + Machine Intelligence at Google Arts & Culture

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LA #TechWeek AI & Music

Welcome to the Generative AI Virtual Worlds Hackathon during LA Tech Week, where developers, designers, and artists join forces to create immersive virtual worlds using cutting-edge generative AI tools! This exciting hackathon is designed to inspire and challenge participants to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, visual art, and interactive storytelling.

Unleash your creative powers and craft a virtual world filled with heroic adventures and nefarious schemes! 

This hackathon will explore the timeless concept of 

, allowing participants to create unique experiences that captivate users and showcase the potential of generative AI.

This hackathon aims to design and develop a virtual world using generative AI tools that feature an engaging narrative and stunning visual art. Projects should demonstrate innovation, creativity, and effective use of AI to create meaningful interactions and stunning visuals within the heroes and villains theme. Teams will need to record their process of how they generate digital assets using AI to qualify.

Teams of 2-4 people and Individuals can apply. 

PLEASE SELECT SUNDAY IF YOU WANT TO JUST COME FOR THE DEMOS. DEMOS WILL START AT ~1PM. 

Interested in mentoring or sponsoring? Please email: 

​The LMU Playa Vista Campus is located at The Brickyard complex in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. The campus is located on the second floor, and is only accessible via 

 on the easternmost side of the building, opposite Playa Vista Central Park and next to Sweat Yoga.

LA #TechWeek Gen AI Virtual Worlds Hackathon

Join us for the Responsible AI Symposium 2023, a dynamic gathering of leaders, researchers, technologists, and thinkers at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence. This interactive forum offers an enriching opportunity to delve into critical discussions around the growing implications of AI on society.

6:35 PM AI Race/Governance - Aligning AI with Human Values

7:50 PM Displaced Workers and Disrupted Classrooms: How can our education and labor markets adapt? 

, Director AI and the Rule of Law, The Future Society

Displaced Workers and Disrupted Classrooms: How can our education and labor markets adapt? 

, Former Policy Transparency Strategist, Trust & Safety, Google

 , Associate Vice Provost, Career and Professional Development, Loyola Marymount University  

 Principal Attorney, Law Office of Elizabeth Rothman

., Clinical Professor, Computer Science Department, Seaver College of Science and Engineering, LMU

Responsible AI Symposium

Step into the future at the AI LA Summer Mixer at the new FoundrHaus on Abbott Kinney. 

Connect with AI Founders, Builders, and Investors to create synergies and foster innovations over drinks and light snacks.

Let's collaborate, connect, and ride the wave of the AI revolution!

Learn more about the FoundrHaus and its membership here: 

ivy-mode

AI LA Summer Mixer 2023

SIGGRAPH Birds of a Feather early free entry to 

Points for Clouds, Dreams Aroused gallery.  Paid event starts 5pm+ 

In celebration of Siggraphs 50th Anniversary;

 we cordially invite you to the opening of “Points for Clouds, Dreams Aroused” a design and media art group exhibition featuring a curation of pioneering artists working at the confluence of art and technology including:

Film, Animation, Sculpture, Light, Generative Art, Projection, Paintings, Performance, and Time.

Hosted at Future Factory the exhibition will feature three gallery rooms, a panel discussion and an afterparty in the new Future Factory venue featuring a lineup of surprise live performances.

Presented by the combined forces at Projekt______, AI LA and Future Factory this will be a historic night in the LA Art + Technology scene. Come celebrate Siggraph with a full bar and surprise performances late into the night.

Sculptures will be on display and for sale in person and online via open edition NFTs Starting Aug. 10th.

https://dice.fm/event/aqmyq-points-for-clouds-dreams-aroused-10th-aug-future-factory-los-angeles-tickets

SIGGRAPH BOF: Points for Clouds, Dreams Aroused

Are you curious about the intersection of artificial intelligence and user experience design? 

Join us at FoundrHaus for a lively discussion as we explore considerations when designing with and for AI!

Brady Ajay, UX Specialist, will kick off the discussion with a brief talk on how he’s using AI in his UX framework. Then, we’ll open the floor to the group. 

Please come and share your thoughts on, for starters, the following questions:

Dinner + Drinks (please eat dinner before arriving)

 Talk: Using AI to help organizations speak the language of customers.

FoundrHaus is a membership community for venture backed founders to grow, socialize, and work together. Our first clubhouse is in Venice, CA.

Our mission is to cultivate a community of conscious founders who value and prioritize personal growth, mental health, and human connection. We’re creating a supportive environment for founders to live a more balanced and integrated life by providing access to co-working areas, private dinners, speaker series, workshops, group activities, health & wellness events, and more.

, a successful freelance design business for over 15 years. In 2015, I joined 

, an early-stage big data startup and led design for the Cask Data Application Platform, CDAP. 

Recently, as UX Director, I established the design practice at 

, a late-stage FinTech startup. Here, I led the redesign of a music royalty calculations product.

I am currently enrolled in an MIT certificate course learning how to design and build AI services and products.

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FH Monthly AI Salon: AI and the Future of UX

Join us for a groundbreaking event focused on the integration and evolution of AI literacy across the educational spectrum, from K-12 schools to community colleges and higher education institutions. 'Pathways to Progress' dives deep into the significance of artificial intelligence education, ensuring our next generations are primed for a future intertwined with AI.

 Associate Vice Provost, Career and Professional Development at LMU

, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, Talespin

Pathways to Progress: Advancing AI Literacy in Education and The Workforce

 are collaborating on a series of high-level discussions about how AI can amplify the role of the creative. Come join us for an evening of insight and inspiration!  

Director of Creative Consulting at Designworks LA, Paul Ferraiolo, will lead a conversation featuring a lineup of creative minds. Together, they will traverse the expansive landscape of how AI is not only redefining our conception of creativity but also making unprecedented strides in a myriad of sectors, notably automotive and transportation. Gain insights into the transformative role of creators as they navigate the ever-evolving terrain of a post-generative AI world.  

​Stay tuned for the upcoming workshop in October, led by CoMotion LA, which will delve deeper into the revolution AI brings to the future of mobility.

​We’re thrilled to be exhibiting interactive AI entertainment pop-ups around the studio for guests to check out and explore new worlds, presented by 

​🍹 Enjoy complimentary drinks and food as you engage with fellow attendees and panelists.

 RSVP now to secure your spot, as space is limited!

​Let's unlock the limitless possibilities that AI brings to the creative realm, together.

AI x Creativity: Unlocking Creative Potential

Our fifth annual Life Summit is on Thursday, October 19th at BioscienceLA, where cutting-edge healthcare meets groundbreaking innovation. As we center our dialogue on 'Public Health' this year, we invite you to delve deeper into the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Here's a sneak peek at what we have in store: