What we’re about
AppliedAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of AI leaders in Minnesota. We do this through a conference, podcast, weekly news, monthly newsletters, YouTube channel, and monthly meetups. Our events provide education, hands-on training, and real-world AI applications to help people of all ages learn how to use AI to solve real-life problems.
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.
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- Rethinking Creativity With AILab651, St Paul, MN
Overview
Break free from conventional thinking. Whether you consider yourself creative or not, AI can serve as your innovative thought partner to spark fresh ideas, novel solutions, and engineer engaging experiences.Discover practical skillsets and mindsets that will transform how you create. Leave empowered to leverage AI as a tool to amplify your impact!
After this session, you'll be able to:
✅ Discover how to partner with AI to generate fresh ideas
✅ Apply practical techniques to engineer engaging experiences
✅ Cultivate key mindsets for maximizing AI collaborationAgenda:
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Networking - food & drinks
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Presentation & discussion
8:00pm: Networking at Lake Monster BrewingMeet Our Featured Speaker
Tyler Moberg, Training Consultant and Learning Innovation Specialist
Tyler brings nearly two decades of diverse educational and leadership experience to his roles as a Training Consultant for The Bob Pike Group and founder of Amplified Impact, LLC.
Tyler is passionate about helping professionals leverage everyday AI to generate better ideas and improve their work - amplifying their ability to make an impact.
He specializes in translating educational best practices and neuroscience principles into practical strategies for adult learning. Traveling nationwide, he empowers organizations to create more engaging and effective training programs.
Sponsors
This event is sponsored by Lab651 & Recursive Awesome - The Measure of AI: From Benchmarks to Wisdom in LeadershipLab651, St Paul, MN
Overview
We've seen incredible progress toward superhuman performance on PhD-level tasks, but are we truly on the path to usefully intelligent AI? This talk explores Moravec's Paradox, the still relevant observation that models struggle where humans excel, on common sense reasoning and basic pattern recognition. Does this come from competition among the major labs to best each other’s performance on increasingly difficult tests? We'll discuss alternative benchmarks, like Simple Bench and ARC-AGI, that challenge AIs to do what we find easy. By understanding these benchmarks, AI leaders can better assess their options and anticipate where AI is headed. This talk aims to provide immediately useful resources and reflection to shape long-term strategy—it’s a slice from the new MA in AI Leadership at the University of St. Thomas.Agenda:
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Networking - food & drinks
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Presentation & discussion
5:00pm: Networking at Lake Monster BrewingMeet Our Featured Speaker
Dr. Thomas Feeney is helping to shape the next generation of AI leaders as the inaugural Program Director for the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Philosophy. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Yale University, where his research focused on Early Modern philosophy (notably Leibniz) and metaphysics. Dr. Feeney's inquiry now extends to artificial intelligence, particularly its ethical dimensions and the nature of machine reasoning. This focus is informed by his participation in activities like the AI Safety Camp and his contributions to the University's Institute for AI for the Common Good. In his work and talks, he explores how humanistic traditions and logical rigor can help guide AI's development toward genuinely beneficial ends, a theme central to his June 6 presentation.Sponsors
This event is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas and offers a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek at their new MA in AI Leadership at the University of St. Thomas. - AI in Product Management: The Death of the BacklogLab651, St Paul, MN
Overview
There's always a lot to talk about when you bring a bunch of product thinkings into the room.So much of how our profession is evolving points to leaning harder on technology, going faster, and becoming a production multiplier. We're excited to invite long-time product leader, Joe Ruekert, to disrupt this trend.
Joe's session with us is: The Death of the Backlog: Why the Future of Product Management Is More Human Than Ever.
His depth of experience leading product at Ameriprise, Target and other Fortune 50 companies, plus is current role at Careforth is sure to bring us all some new perspective.
We'll certainly have time for additional topics. Be sure to bring your stories, questions, side projects, and discussion topics. Our community is always eager to offer insights, ideas, and suggestions for navigating tough challenges.
Agenda
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Arrival and networking
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Announcements and round-room introductions
- 2:45pm - 3:30pm: Featured presentation by Joe Ruekert: The Death of the Backlog: Why the Future of Product Management Is More Human Than Ever.
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Your impromptu discussion topics
- 4:00pm onwards: Continued networking at Monster Brewing
Thank you for the unwavering support of Justin Grammens, Lab651, and Emily McCarthy.
This session is co-hosted by: John DeBauche, Beth-Allison Berggren and Cam Gross.
- Applied AI for Product Management - June 2025Lab651, St Paul, MN
There's always a lot to talk about when you bring a bunch of product thinkers into the room.
So much of how our profession is evolving points to leaning harder on technology, going faster, and becoming a production multiplier. We're excited to invite long-time product leader, Joe Ruekert, to disrupt this trend.
Joe's session with us is: The Death of the Backlog: Why the Future of Product Management Is More Human Than Ever.
His depth of experience leading product at Ameriprise, Target and other Fortune 50 companies, plus is current role at Careforth is sure to bring us new perspectives.
We'll certainly have time for additional topics. Be sure to bring your stories, questions, side projects, and discussion topics. Our community is always eager to offer insights, ideas, and suggestions for navigating tough challenges.
Agenda
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Arrival and networking
2:30pm - 2:45pm: Announcements and round-room introductions
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Featured presentation by Joe Ruekert: The Death of the Backlog: Why the Future of Product Management Is More Human Than Ever.
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Your impromptu discussion topics
4:00pm onwards: Continued networking at Monster Brewing
Thank you for the unwavering support of Justin Grammens, Lab651, Recursive Awesome, and Emily McCarthy.
This session is co-hosted by: John DeBauche, Beth-Allison Berggren and Cam Gross.