AI Amped Presents: A Philosophical Discussion on the AI Revolution

AI: Master or mirror? Progress or programming our downfall? A panel discussion examining AI’s impact on humanity and the future of technology.

Panelists:

Chema Palacios - Independent researcher and Visual Artist
Chema Palacios Is an independent researcher and visual artist based in México City. He has a background in geography and Urban planning. His current work Is centered on visual production from generative models and the impact of this technology in image and art theory.

Jessica Torrecillas - Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Jessica Torrecillas (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in CA. She has a private practice where she specializes in treating anxiety disorders, relational issues, complex trauma, and people-pleasing. She has a special interest in the conjunction of psychology & AI, and how the field of psychology can act as a consultant to the world of AI.

Lee Pera - Geographer and Founder of Building Beyond
Lee's work spans environmental issues, housing, geospatial technology, and community development across numerous countries in the Americas. She's currently leading an effort to meld ancestral wisdom with emerging technologies (gaming and AI) to build resilient communities.

Matthew Taylor - Filmmaker, Sculptor, Policy consultant
Matthew Taylor is a sculptor turned filmmaker with a background in art theory and art history. In addition to the arts, he worked in federal policy across a number of industries for over 20 years. His film career has spanned multiple decades and has included documentaries, short films, and installation video work. Matthew is currently working on a large-scale art project called Arcadia Sky that includes a ballet, music album/art installation and works spanning a number of analog and digital mediums. In addition he is currently working on seven films covering a number of topics including federal monetary policy and a Richard Nixon biography.

Sophia Prater - Founder of Rewired UX and Chief Evangelist for Object-Oriented UX
Sophia Prater Founder of Rewired UX and Chief Evangelist for Object-Oriented UX Sophia teaches her user experience methodologies at conferences, within companies, and through her OOUX Certification Program. She is the host of OOUX Happy Hour and the OOUX Podcast. She’s currently working to integrate AI into her UX frameworks: how does the design process change when designing with AI…and for AI.

Ben Ullrich - AI Integration Specialist and Business Consultant
Ben Ullrich is a specialist in developing AI solutions that streamline business operations and improve efficiency. He specializes in automation tools that target repetitive tasks, working with a range of industries including digital marketing, real estate, and architectural services. Ben provides strategic advice to companies advancing into the AI space. Answering the question "how can I use Ai today?" helping them harness technology to foster growth and innovation.

Host:

Carolyn McGuire
AI Entrepreneur with nearly a decade of experience designing products and experiences. Founder of Vision8 AI, an AI consulting business focused on building AI assistants for use-cases in Real Estate Technology