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AI vs Human Recruiter - Who and Why ?
## AI vs Human Recruiter — Who Wins and Why?
The recruitment industry is changing faster than ever. AI is now sourcing candidates, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting assessments, and even engaging applicants automatically. But does that mean human recruiters are becoming irrelevant — or more important than ever?
Join us in Dubai for an open networking and discussion session with recruiters, HR leaders, founders, talent acquisition professionals, and AI enthusiasts as we explore the future of hiring.
### What We’ll Discuss:
* Can AI really replace recruiters?
* Where human recruiters still outperform AI
* How AI is changing sourcing, screening, and hiring speed
* The future of recruitment agencies in the AI era
* Ethical concerns, bias, and candidate experience
* Real-world use cases of AI in hiring
* How recruiters can stay ahead instead of getting replaced
* GCC & UAE hiring trends and AI adoption
### Who Should Attend?
* Recruiters & Talent Acquisition Professionals
* HR Managers & HR Tech Leaders
* Recruitment Agency Owners
* Startup Founders & Business Owners
* Students & Job Seekers curious about AI hiring
* Anyone interested in the future of work
This is not a sales event — it’s a practical, honest conversation around technology, hiring, and the evolving role of recruiters in the modern workforce.
Expect meaningful networking, fresh perspectives, coffee conversations, and actionable insights.
☕ Casual networking + open discussion + Board Games
🎤 Real experiences. Real debates. Real future.
Dubai Bachata Meetup!! Learn how to dance Bachata in Dubai
Welcome to **Latin Dance Classes in Dubai**.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, these classes are designed to help you learn and enjoy **Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and more**.
Both **private lessons and group classes** are available. Private sessions allow you to progress quickly with one-on-one guidance, while group classes offer a fun and social environment to practice and meet other dance enthusiasts.
Classes are open to **men and women of all levels**. Instructors focus on helping you build **strong technique, confidence, musicality, and personal dance style**, while learning both **leading and following**.
You can also join **as a couple** and train together.
Lessons are scheduled at **times convenient for participants**, making it easy to fit dancing into your weekly routine.
To choose a package, DM US now
Location: **JLT, Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay**
Classes can also be arranged **at your location** (extra charge).
Conversations Over Coffee
Let's Step away from screens and step into real conversations.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
We’re hosting a **special coffee meetup** to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and share laughter in an **elegant café setting** 🌿🎶
**Imagine this 👇**
* A cozy evening with soft music playing in the background.
* An elegant café atmosphere with warm lighting and stylish décor.
* Coffee, tea, or your favorite drink in hand.
* A room full of open-minded, amazing people ready to connect.
It’s about **meeting new friends**, enjoying great vibes, and discovering the magic of spontaneous connection.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
Because sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee to turn strangers into friends. 💫
**✨ Expect the unexpected:**
* Fun conversation starters that keep things flowing.
* Stories from people you never imagined you’d meet.
* Surprising laughter that carries long after the night is over.
So grab your favorite drink, take a seat, and let the conversations flow.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Coffee 😊
Strivers Badminton Coaching
Message Coaching Strivers on WhatsApp. [https://wa.me/971522554849](https://wa.me/971522554849)
**Before joining first time please inform us your interest joining to the group coaching by above link or sending Whatsapp tel. +971 52 255 4849.**
Meetup sign ups are not correct since we have regular students so you need to check if there is availability to the exact day you want to sign up by contacting coach through above link.
After signing up cancellation policy applies, if cancelled later than 25h before, fee applies because of the court bookings. Thank you for understanding.
Location:
Springdales School, Al Quoz
Strivers Badminton Coaching in small groups:
Fridays 7-9pm, Mondays 7-9pm and Wednesday 8-10pm
Also please feel free to enquire other coaching times or private coaching.
Join the Strivers Badminton Club for an intensive coaching session designed to elevate your badminton skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player seeking advanced techniques, our expert coaches will provide personalized guidance to help you improve your game with affordable cost. This coaching will cover various aspects of badminton, including footwork, strokes, strategy, and match tactics. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your game and connect with fellow badminton enthusiasts in a friendly and supportive environment.
Conversations That Brew: Social Coffee Night
Let's Step away from screens and step into real conversations.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
We’re hosting a **special coffee meetup** to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and share laughter in an **elegant café setting** 🌿🎶
**Imagine this 👇**
* A cozy evening with soft music playing in the background.
* An elegant café atmosphere with warm lighting and stylish décor.
* Coffee, tea, or your favorite drink in hand.
* A room full of open-minded, amazing people ready to connect.
It’s about **meeting new friends**, enjoying great vibes, and discovering the magic of spontaneous connection.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
Because sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee to turn strangers into friends. 💫
**✨ Expect the unexpected:**
* Fun conversation starters that keep things flowing.
* Stories from people you never imagined you’d meet.
* Surprising laughter that carries long after the night is over.
So grab your favorite drink, take a seat, and let the conversations flow.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Coffee 😊
Learn To Dive | PADI Open Water Diver Certification
PADI® Open Water Diver Course
“ Your Diving certification begins here ”
Book Your Course Now with the best training quality 🐠🐟🐡
♡ Start your training sessions in Dubai with your PADI® Elite Instructor with whom you will choose your preferred dates.
♡ Earn your PADI® Open Water Diver certification in 3:4 days and start a lifetime filled with underwater adventures.
Course Overview :
a. Online eLearning : Theoretical Sections, which includes interesting videos & quizzes .
b. Confined Water Dives : Swimming Pool training Dives covering all the required skills .
c. Open Water Dives : Sea Dives for applying the skills learned in the pool.
PADI® Open Water Diver certification is the solid foundation for all the diving adventures , the higher levels of training, and all specialities in Scuba Diving and it is your passport to the underwater world
For booking , pricing, or any further inquiries, please contact :
Captain Mo🦈
PADI Elite Instructor
+971562050943
seasecrets@yandex.com
IG Sea_Secrets_Scuba
See Your Bubbles
& Many Thanks
Kizomba - L1 (Into Kiz)
Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance exercised to classic & modern tunes.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, reshaped in Portugal & France. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions!
AED 89 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!)
AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!)
Book your spot NOW!
8 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
16 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw
For enquiries
call/text 055 803 4003
Machine Learning Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Dubai AI Meetup
**What this is about?**
This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC.
Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie.
We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi.
📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ)
📍To get there:
🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign.
🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction.
Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking.
💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.*
*PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*
AI Builders & Business Connect | Dubai Meetup
### **Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future**
Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or job?
Or looking to join the next big thing in AI?
Join **AI Builders & Business Connect**, a **founder-first, operator-focused meetup** for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of **people building**, **people hiring**, and **people looking to grow**.
***
## **🗓️ Event Details**
**When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp) - Every Thursday**
**Where:** Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (Above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai
**Entry: FREE**— we just ask that you support the venue by purchasing a coffee or some food.
***
## **🚀 What to Expect**
This is for **doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:**
### **🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight**
Founders, job seekers, and partners get **60 seconds to introduce themselves**—no slides, no fluff.
### **🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds**
Quick, curated connections between **builders, investors, operators, and AI talent**.
### **🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities**
Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start.
### **🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook**
Hear practical tips from locals on how to **launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.**
***
### 📋 Agenda
* **7:30 – 8:00 PM** Introductions
* **8:00 – 8:45 PM** Market research using different AI tools
* **8:45 – 9:15 PM** Prototyping session on one selected idea
* **9:15 PM onward** Networking
## **💡 Who Should Attend?**
* **AI Founders & Startup Builders**
* **Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders**
* **Investors scouting AI deals**
* **Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI**
* **Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups**
* **Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases**
***
## **⚠️ Important**
* **Your RSVP is a commitment**—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change
* **Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp**—no late entries
***
## **🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat**
Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth.
LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ivallat](https://linkedin.com/in/ivallat)
WhatsApp: +971 529503315
***
## **🔥 Why This Event?**
Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about **who you know and who you build with.**
This is where **startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.**
**Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.**
**By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect \| events\, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes\.**
Strivers Badminton Coaching
Message Coaching Strivers on WhatsApp. [https://wa.me/971522554849](https://wa.me/971522554849)
**Before joining first time please inform us your interest joining to the group coaching by above link or sending Whatsapp tel. +971 52 255 4849.**
Meetup sign ups are not correct since we have regular students so you need to check if there is availability to the exact day you want to sign up by contacting coach through above link.
After signing up cancellation policy applies, if cancelled later than 25h before, fee applies because of the court bookings. Thank you for understanding.
Location:
Springdales School, Al Quoz
Strivers Badminton Coaching in small groups:
Fridays 7-9pm, Mondays 7-9pm and Wednesday 8-10pm
Also please feel free to enquire other coaching times or private coaching.
Join the Strivers Badminton Club for an intensive coaching session designed to elevate your badminton skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player seeking advanced techniques, our expert coaches will provide personalized guidance to help you improve your game with affordable cost. This coaching will cover various aspects of badminton, including footwork, strokes, strategy, and match tactics. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your game and connect with fellow badminton enthusiasts in a friendly and supportive environment.
English Arabic Exchange
Join us this Friday for an English–Arabic Language Exchange event at the Nexus Training Centre venue in Burjuman Business Tower, office 1304.
We don’t teach in a boring way. We make language real and practical; professional. You will practice speaking through real conversations, culture, business topics, and everyday situations.
In this event, you will:
• Practice public speaking
• Improve your English and Arabic
• Learn Business English and Business Arabic
• Understand local culture better
• Practice professional networking
• Join small groups with personal support
This is a friendly and comfortable environment. Everyone gets a chance to speak and build confidence.
Seats are limited to keep it interactive.
Coffee and Dates are on us
Join us this Friday and improve your speaking skills.
No Teachers Allowed!
[Join our Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LJsZpnl4d6t5CGfvSTrgct?mode=hq1tcli)
[Join us on our socials!](https://linktr.ee/propertential)
المرض كاستعارة – سوزان سونتاج
الكتاب يتوفر مطبوعا والكترونيا (يرجى متابعة الرابط للتفاصيل)
المرض هو الجانب المظلم من الحياة. إنه مواطَنَة مرهقة وشاقة، فكل شخص ولد مواطناً في مملكة الأصحاء، وفي الوقت نفسه يُولد مواطناً أيضاً في مملكة المرضى. ومع أننا جميعاً نفضل أن نحمل جواز سفر مملكة العافية، فنحن مجبرون آجلاً أم عاجلاً على الأقل لفترةٍ من الزمن، أن نعد أنفسنا مواطنين في مملكة المرض.
أريد أن أتكلم، ليس عن معنى الرحيل إلى مملكة المرض والعيش هناك، ولكن عن الأوهام العقابية أو العاطفية الملفقة عن المرض، وليس عن الانتقال مكانياً، بل عن نماذج لهذه الأوهام التي أخذت طابعاً أو صفاتٍ قومية.
إن موضوعي ليس المرض نفسه، بل استعمالات المرض كاستعارة. موضوعي هو أن المرض ليس استعارة، وأن أصدق نظرةٍ إلى المرض، وأكثر الطرق صحةً في نظر الشخص المريض لمرضه، هي أن يتطهر منه، وأن يكون أشد الناس مقاومةً للتفكير البلاغي واستعمال الاستعارات. إلا أنه من الصعوبة بمكان النظر إلى السكن في مملكة المرض دون تحيُّزٍ، باستعمال الاستعارات التي وَصَفت المرض وصورته.
إنني أكرس هذا التحقيق لشرح هذه الاستعارات وتفنيدها، وتحرير النظرة إلى المرض منها.
المرض كاستعارة – سوزان سونتاج
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57300713
كيف أحصل على الكتاب؟
مكتبة غاف
التواصل عن طريق الموبايل او الواتس اب
+971527798773
سعيد (متجر لتوصيل الكتب داخل الإمارات)
التواصل عن طريق الموبايل او الواتس اب
+971508386699
تطبيق أبجد على الآيفون والآندرويد
[https://www.abjjad.com/](https://www.abjjad.com/)
Kinokuniya
[https://uae.kinokuniya.com/](https://uae.kinokuniya.com/)
مؤسسة هنداوي
[https://www.hindawi.org](https://www.hindawi.org)
Storytel
[https://www.storytel.com](https://www.storytel.com)
نيل وفرات المتجر الاكتروني للكتب
[https://www.neelwafurat.com/](https://www.neelwafurat.com/)
وراقون المتجر الاكتروني للكتب
[https://wrraqoon.com/](https://wrraqoon.com/)
Google Play الكتب على متجر
[https://play.google.com/store/books](https://play.google.com/store/books)
Amazon الكتب على متجر
[https://www.amazon.ae/](https://www.amazon.ae/)
Virgin الكتب على متجر
[https://www.virginmegastore.ae/](https://www.virginmegastore.ae/)
Iqraa shelves on goodreads
[https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/44694](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/44694)
Iqraa on Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/iqraaarabicdubai/](https://www.instagram.com/iqraaarabicdubai/)
Iqraa on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArabicBookClubDubai](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArabicBookClubDubai)
For Founders in DUBAI : Build a Revenue System That Converts — In 1 Day
LIVE IMPLEMENTATION MASTER CLASS
🔥 Introducing: Dubai Growth Lab
A hands-on, in-person experience where you'll learn how to attract leads, convert customers, optimize delivery, and create repeatable growth systems — all in just ONE day.
This is not a passive seminar or theory workshop. Participants will build real business systems live using [Poliversia](https://www.poliversia.com/): funnels, automation workflows, lead capture systems, webinar registration flows, consultation systems, branded communication assets, and revenue operations. The objective is simple: leave the room with a fully structured revenue engine ready for deployment.
👉HOME: https://dubaigrowthlab.com/
👉PROGRAM: https://dubaigrowthlab.com/events/dubaigrowthprogram
📍 Venue: Arjaan by Rotana – Dubai Media City
🗓 Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
🎤 Format: Live, hands-on masterclass
🎓 Includes Official Certificate
☕ Buffet + Coffee Breaks Included
👥 Limited to ONLY 100 seats
💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to build a revenue system that converts
✅ Lead generation & conversion frameworks
✅ Client acquisition strategies
✅ Sales optimization systems
✅ Growth & retention mechanics
✅ Automation + performance measurement
🎟 Ticket Tiers:
🐦 Starter — 350 AED
🎫 General Admission — 650 AED
💎 Premium — 1,000 AED
👑 VIP Elite — 1,500 AED
⚠️ Seats are limited and expected to sell out early.
Hour-by-Hour Program
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome & Revenue System Architecture
Introduction to the Dubai Growth LAB framework, implementation objectives, business positioning, conversion systems, and the complete Poliversia revenue architecture: traffic, lead capture, automation, sales activation, monetization, and long-term follow-up strategy.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sales Funnels, Business Models & Conversion Systems
Breakdown of modern revenue funnels, client acquisition systems, digital offer structures, webinar monetization, paid consultation models, audience segmentation, and scalable automation systems that increase conversion and operational efficiency.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Funnel Strategy Workshop & Revenue Mapping
Participants map their business ecosystem: offers, audiences, acquisition channels, funnel structure, sales process, conversion stages, and automation opportunities before live implementation begins.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Automation Infrastructure & Funnel Planning
Technical overview of workflow architecture, CRM behavior, audience tagging, trigger systems, email automation, behavioral segmentation, and funnel deployment strategy.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
International Buffet Break
Premium networking lunch experience with founders, entrepreneurs, consultants, operators, and implementation teams.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Funnel 1 & 2 Live Implementation: Lead Capture + Event Registration Systems
Build landing pages, lead capture forms, event registration funnels, waiting lists, pop-up systems, thank-you pages, automated confirmations, attendee reminders, and follow-up sequences.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Funnel 3, 4, 5 & 6 Live Implementation: Consultation, Webinar, Offer & Automation Funnels
Build consultation booking funnels, webinar registration systems, replay-access workflows, paid offer funnels, checkout logic, buyer/non-buyer segmentation, email automation sequences, CTA routing, trigger conditions, audience movement, and post-event nurturing systems.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sales Masterclass with Ramez Helou
Advanced sales training focused on: lead conversion, objection handling, sales psychology, discovery questions, high-ticket conversations, follow-up discipline, confidence in closing, and converting funnels into revenue-producing systems.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Closing Networking & Certification
Final implementation review, official certification, strategic networking, photos, and ecosystem growth opportunities.
For more details, refer
https://dubaigrowthlab.com/events/dubaigrowthprogram
https://www.poliversia.com/
Machine Learning Events Near You
Connect with your local Machine Learning community
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Web Development to AI Course Preview & Introduction Session
Join DotBitz for an interactive course preview and introduction session designed for students, parents, and aspiring learners interested in Web development, programming and future AI technology careers.
During this session, you will learn about:
* DotBitz learning programs and course pathways
* How students can start learning programming from an early age
* Career-focused learning and mentorship opportunities
* Real-world skills students can develop through technology education
* Future opportunities in software development and technology careers
* How AI will be impact in our future career.
This event is a great opportunity to explore how DotBitz supports students from beginner learning to career readiness in a structured and supportive environment.
### Event Details
📍 Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library
4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH — Meeting Room 2A
📅 Date: May 18, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We welcome students aged 9+, parents, beginners, and anyone interested in learning more about programming education and technology career pathways.





























