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This is group for technologists in Charlottesville that primarily serves as the hub for some of Charlottesville's most interesting technology events, including beSwarm, beCraft, First Wednesdays, and others.
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Cville AI Explorers (CvAIEx) - Meeting #12
Studio IX, 969 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA, USđ Cville AI Explorers Birthday Meetup + AI Security Panel đđ
Weâre celebrating another year of Cville AI Explorers with something a little differentâand very timely.
Theme: Security in the Age of AI
As AI systems become more integrated into real-world workflows, theyâre also introducing new (and amplifying old) security risksâfrom prompt injection and data poisoning to supply chain vulnerabilities.To dig into this, weâre hosting a live panel discussion with practitioners across security, cloud, and AI:
đĄ Whatâs actually new vs. just repackaged risk?
â ď¸ Where are systems breaking today?
đĄď¸ What are teams doing wrongâand what should they be doing instead?
đ¤ Do we really need AI red teams?Weâll kick things off with a quick walkthrough of recent real-world incidents, then jump straight into a dynamic, no-fluff panel discussionâfollowed by open Q&A.
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đ Also⌠itâs our birthday!
Weâll have pizza, good conversation, and a chance to connect with the local AI community.***
Whether you're deep in security or just trying to understand what AI means for your systems, this should be a high-signal, practical discussion.
Come for the insightsâstay for the pizza.
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## Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 28th
Time: 6:00 PM â 8:00 PM
Location: Studio IX â 969 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA***
## Schedule
5:30 PM â Setup begins
5:45 PM â (Optional) Book Club Track
6:00 PM â Doors open (free pizza )
6:30 PM â Opening, panel discussion, Q+AOrganizers
Owen Zanzal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenzanzal/
Mike Powers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-powers-4262033/
Chat with us on Cville Slack #cvilleaiexplorers
If you aren't a member of Cville Slack, DM me your email, and I'll send you an invite.Sponsors
Studio IX
Coworking space in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, designed for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers.
Studio IX offers a flexible shared office environment with options for open workspaces, dedicated desks, and private offices. The space fosters a collaborative community through weekly events and mixers, featuring a 'warm industrial' atmosphere with ample natural light.
Amenities include high-speed internet, soundproof phone booths, conference rooms, and premium coffee. Studio IX is staffed by a community manager on weekdays and provides 24/7 access for members.
Tours of the space are available; interested individuals can contact them via:- Email: COWORK@STUDIOIX.CO
- Phone: 434.260.3803
- Website: https://www.studioix.co/
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