- Watson Lecture: Caltech and the Science and Engineering that Changed the WorldBeckman Auditorium, Pasadena, CA
NOTE: This is a partner event and is not hosted by AI LA. Please RSVP at the link below and direct all questions to events@caltech.edu.
A special invite for AI LA community members: Join Caltech for their May 22nd Watson Lecture event: Caltech and the Science and Engineering that Changed the World.
Drawing on more than 70 years of research and perspective, microelectronics pioneer Carver Mead (BS '56, PhD '60), the Gordon and Betty Moore Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Emeritus, will share a history of Caltech breakthroughs and innovations that have revolutionized modern society. In this talk, Mead will illuminate the contributions of Caltech scientists and engineers who have worked to identify and eliminate Los Angeles smog; to engineer the semiconductors that ushered in Silicon Valley and the age of digital information; to create the lasers that made the World Wide Web possible; to bring GPS to the masses; and to make cars electronic. His discussion will span both his own work and that of colleagues, students, and fellow alumni who pursued excellence, defied convention, and made all our lives better.
For more than 100 years, the Watson Lectures have brought the wonder of Caltech research and discovery to the public.
RSVP for this event today at https://lnkd.in/gBDM9Aq9
- LA GenAI Meetup – June 2024Kings Row Gastropub, Pasadena, CA
**Please RSVP at https://lu.ma/aimeetup**
Join us for a casual evening AI meetup in the heart of Pasadena! This friendly get-together is the perfect opportunity for GenAI enthusiasts, hobbyists, experts, and newcomers alike to connect, share insights, and learn from each other in an informal setting.
Are you interested in sponsoring or hosting our next meetup? Contact: social@joinai.la
- AI Policy Happy Hour – June 2024Creature Comforts Taproom and Brewery, Los Angeles, CA
Our AI Policy Happy Hour returns at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. This monthly community meetup brings together curious minds in artificial intelligence, policy-making, and tech innovation to exchange ideas and insights.
Interested? Please RSVP here: https://lu.ma/AIpolicy
Are you interested in sponsoring or hosting our next meetup? Contact: social@joinai.la
- AI LA Responsible AI Symposium 2024Loyola Marymount University - Playa Vista Campus, Los Angeles, CA
**Please RSVP at https://lu.ma/rais for entry**
# Mission and Vision
Set for June 20th, AI LA’s Responsible AI Symposium will navigate the ethical frontiers of artificial intelligence amid a pivotal US election year. The symposium is a call to action, aiming to define key principles and goals for the responsible development and deployment of AI. It is a collaborative platform for imperative conversations on democracy, and the need to confront misinformation, fortify the voting processes, and ensure election integrity. This event shall also explore standards for responsible AI that prioritize fairness, accountability, and transparency in every facet of its implementation. Be part of the conversation that shapes the ethical framework guiding AI's impact on our society.
# Audience
- Investors looking to support AI governance initiatives.
- Academics researching ethics in the development and deployment stages of AI tech
- Industry Professionals seeking to incorporate responsible AI into their business
- Startups and Enterprises developing their own context-driven frameworks for responsible AI
- Policymakers and Government Representatives seeking valuable insights to address societal concerns in AI governance
# Keynote Speaker
Dr. Safiya U. Noble, a UCLA scholar and MacArthur Fellow, leads critical discourse on tech's societal impacts. Her acclaimed book, "Algorithms of Oppression," highlights bias in search engines. As a tech justice advocate, she pioneers research on algorithmic discrimination and champions equity in the digital age, calling for policy and structural interventions. Dr. Noble's mission extends to structural changes in AI governance, advocating for regulations to safeguard against discriminatory practices and environmental impacts while empowering individuals with greater control over their digital lives. Outside of her rich academic career, she also consults for the White House, the Office of the Vice President, the FTC, and more.
# Event Highlights
- Panels & Workshops: Topics will range from discussing innovations on land and in water to understanding the complexity of green investing and environmental media
- Networking: A dedicated space for attendees to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on future sustainability projects.
# Join us!
At AI LA, we welcome industry players and enthusiasts to come together and chart a path towards responsible AI that prioritizes the welfare of our communities.
Tickets for this event are extremely limited and we are expecting to sell out quick. Get yours today at https://lu.ma/rais!
Date: June 20, 2024 @ 5-10pm
Venue: LMU Playa Vista
Tickets: https://lu.ma/rais
