Kickoff meeting to discuss our objectives and propose action items to enhance AI Collaboration's premise. I would like to approach the meeting with a Scrum process (Objectives, Planning, User Stories, Actions, Review, and Retrospective). The following are suggestions generated by ChatGPT 4o;
Here are 12 suggestions for engaging, mission-aligned ideas that the Saint Petersburg AI Collaborative Intelligence Group could explore in its first meeting to set a clear, inspiring tone for future collaboration:
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### Visioning & Ideation Activities
- Shared Vision Exercise
Facilitate a group brainstorm around the question: “What does an ideal world look like when humans and AI collaborate seamlessly?” Capture and cluster responses to identify themes.
- AI + Human Use Case Pitch Round
Each member pitches a short idea where humans and AI co-create something (e.g., mental health bots + human counselors, AI-assisted urban planning, etc.). Discuss and vote on the most promising for further exploration.
- “What If...” Scenarios
In small groups, explore speculative prompts like “What if teachers had AI co-teachers?” or “What if local governments used AI to co-govern with residents?” Share insights with the full group.
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### Community Building & Collaboration
- Skill & Interest Mapping
Use a board (physical or virtual) where members add sticky notes under two categories: Skills I bring and Topics I want to explore. Use overlaps to seed working groups.
- AI + You Icebreaker
Have each member share a personal story or insight about how AI has helped them (even in simple ways, like productivity or creativity tools). Builds trust and shared context.
- Form Mini Cohorts by Industry/Interest
Group people by domains like healthcare, education, civic tech, or art/design—then ask them to ideate how collaborative AI could improve that field.
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### Learning and Experimentation
- Live Demonstration of Human-AI Collaboration
Show a real-time interaction between a person and an AI agent working on something creative or analytical—e.g., designing a logo or summarizing a report—then discuss reactions.
- Ethical Dilemmas Debate
Present scenarios involving AI-human decisions (e.g., in hiring, policing, or caregiving) and hold short debates on best practices for shared decision-making.
- Lightning Talks: Collaborative AI Frontiers
Invite a few members to give 5-minute talks on recent developments in human-AI interaction or multi-agent systems. End with open discussion.
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### Project-Oriented Initiatives
- Map the Local Ecosystem
Create a collective map of organizations, schools, companies, and artists in the St. Petersburg area who could benefit from collaborative AI or already work with it.
- Challenge Sprint Kickoff
Propose a 30-day challenge: form teams to prototype a collaborative AI concept (e.g., AI for public art feedback or community energy use planning). Pitch at the next meetup.
- Design a Group Charter
Co-write a foundational document outlining the group’s values, goals, ethics, and how it defines "collaborative intelligence." This helps align future activities and projects.
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