Boston AI User Group June Meetup

Please read (critical!):

• RSVP is required
• Building security will not allow anyone in unless they are on the list + have a government issued ID (this is not my policy, but the buildings, sorry).
• Your Meetup account must include your real first and last name (so I can add you to the list I submit)

Description:
Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI/ML and networking with fellow enthusiasts.

Agenda:

• 6:30pm~7:15pm: Talk 1: How to prepare a 100 TB dataset for ML Training
• 7:15pm~7:30pm: Break/networking
• 7:30pm~8:15pm: Talk 2: Getting started with Generative AI
• 8:15pm-8:30pm: Open discussion & Mixer

Tech Talk: How to prepare a 100 TB dataset for ML Training
Speaker: Ryan Hughes
Abstract: Dive into the nuances of preparing a 100-terabyte dataset for machine learning, drawing from firsthand experience tackling this challenge at a startup. Whether you're a novice eager to learn query writing and indexing or an advanced practitioner exploring sophisticated database strategies, this session offers insights for all levels. With discussions on viable and non-viable approaches, participants will gain practical skills in managing massive datasets for their ML projects.

Tech Talk: Getting started with Generative AI
Speaker: Michael Boensel
Abstract: We will examine the landscape of different providers of Gen AI capabilities. This runs the gamut from completely hosted services like those provided by OpenAI to self-hosted Models that can be obtained through HuggingFaces or other Model repositories. We will learn to:

• Discover new Models
• Understand a Model's strengths/weaknesses
• Stand up the Models

Hands-on examples will be performed live.

Who Should Attend:
Anyone intrigued or interested in AI, its usage, and its impacts on society. Beginners are welcome (we are all beginners at some point!).