Archives: Presentations
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PANEL: SustAInability in Action: AI, Policy, and Power
Experts from AI development, power supply, government, and/or sustainability sectors will spark an informed dialogue on balancing innovation with ecological responsibility. We will discuss real-world trade-offs, regulatory challenges, and emerging solutions. Attendees will be welcome to engage in the discussion for diverse perspectives and, in conclusion, will walk away with a deeper understanding of the…
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Just Chat It, Bro by Jackson Dirks
It’s obvious with how accessible and easy to use AI has become that people may tend to over-use it, especially middle and high school students. Tedious homework, difficult papers, the list goes on with assignments that LLMs can complete for students in minutes, sometimes seconds. There’s even a new word, where to “chat” something has…
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AI and Sustainability: Perpetual Adversaries or Ultimate Collaborators? by Mike Sammartino
What are we missing in the fog of the data center wars? Through a holistic sustainability framework, we will examine the energy, water, social, and other resource demands of AI systems, provide a critical lens through which future AI infrastructure could proceed, and discuss how AI can help us achieve critical sustainability milestones. This presentation…
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It’s PostgreSQL all the way down by Christopher Aitken
You’ve got an app, and you’ve got AI- but you still need a database! In this talk, I’ll discuss the best ways of setting up a database with PostgreSQL for several AI use-cases. I’ll also discuss experiments with cramming vector-based search into non-relational databases.
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AI’s Green Revolution: Debunking Myths and Unlocking Environmental Solutions by Knud Berthelsen
This presentation will challenge the prevalent narrative that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a significant environmental threat due to its energy and water consumption. While acknowledging the resource demands of AI infrastructure, we will present compelling evidence that AI, when viewed holistically, often consumes less energy than the human activities it replaces or augments. We will…
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DebateLab.xyz: Revolutionizing Civil Discourse in the Digital Age by Barrington K Hebert
Discover how DebateLab.xyz is reshaping the way we engage in online dialogue through structured, fair, and thoughtful debate. This presentation explores the platform’s mission to elevate public discourse, its innovative format that encourages respectful exchange of ideas, and the technology powering it. Whether you’re an educator, developer, civic leader, or simply passionate about meaningful conversation,…
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Growing Software: Using AI for Digital Cultivation by Dylan Isaac
What if building software with AI wasn’t about commanding a tool, but cultivating a living system? In this talk, Dylan Isaac shares how developing with AI mirrors the ancient art of bonsai—requiring vision, constraints, and gentle guidance rather than rigid control. You’ll discover how to: – Set “constraints” (tech stack, frameworks, tests) that guide AI…
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The Future of AI flows through Louisiana by Curtis Cummings
In this talk, Curtis Cummings explores a vision for building a sustainable future for Louisiana’s software developers by establishing community computer centers that function as localized AI data hubs. These centers would provide accessible computing power for training and running AI models, enabling developers, educators, and entrepreneurs to innovate without relying on major tech corporations.…
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Opening Remarks
Let’s get our day started right! Join us for coffee and opening remarks.
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A Virtual Conversation with Todd Rundgren
Join us at 2:22pm in the Philosopher’s Cafe for a virtual conversation and Q&A session with Todd Rundgren, Producer, Founder & CEO of GlobalNation™. GlobalNation™ is the reincarnation of Todd Rundgren’s Creators Community PatroNet, which he launched in 2001 to offer artists like himself a direct revenue stream from supporters, or patrons, within the PatroNet…