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Engineering in a Post-AI World explores what Applied AI Engineering looks like in this new era where state-of-the-art models are at our fingertips, ready to be adapted and integrated into real-world systems. Rather than being bogged down by every detail of gradient descent or traditional data science principles, this talk focuses on understanding the core…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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.…

Even toddlers can learn about AI. “No Robot! Teaching Toddlers about AI” is a presentation about a children’s book where a silly robot learns words like real AI — hearing, remembering, and then making funny mistakes. The book helps toddlers build vocabulary, laugh at the robot’s mix-ups, and begin to understand that AI also makes…