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We are excited to feature **Christopher Summerfield**, who is currently a Professor at **University of Oxford** and will discuss "**AI and Human Agency**", lasting approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, seize the opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to share ideas and questions while enjoying free drinks and pizza. **Door close by 7.15pm, so please come early! Also, "attend"ing (RSVP) here on Meetup is strictly necessary to be guaranteed entry.** Please note that Meetup has recently been quite keen on promoting its Plus program. However, you are not obligated to purchase it, as both our events and the platform remain free. **Who is this event for?** This event is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. We especially design it for students, PhD candidates, academic researchers, and industry professionals with a research focus in machine learning. **Abstract**: As AI systems become integrated into every aspect of our lives, a key challenge is to ensure that they are built to empower, rather than to disempower humans. I discuss the nature of human agency, and the ways that it is enhanced or degraded by technology. I summarise recent evidence which has explored how humans are empowered or disempowered when they interact with conversational AI systems. I conclude by talking about potential technical solutions for enhancing human agency using AI. **Bio**: CS is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, and a Research Director at the [UK AI Security Institute](https://www.aisi.gov.uk/ "https://www.aisi.gov.uk/"). His work focuses on understanding the [cognitive and neural mechanisms](https://humaninformationprocessing.com/publications/ "https://humaninformationprocessing.com/publications/") that underlie human learning and decision-making, and on studying the [impacts of AI on society](https://humaninformationprocessing.com/publications_AI/ "https://humaninformationprocessing.com/publications_AI/"). His research bridges the fields of cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. He is particularly interested in how insights from human cognition can inform the development of more advanced and safer AI systems. We are [BLISS](https://bliss.berlin/) e.V., the **AI** **organization** in Berlin that **connects like-minded individuals** who share great interest and passion for the field of machine learning. This summer 2026, we will, again, host an exciting speaker series on site in Berlin, featuring excellent researchers from cohere, ETH Zürich, University of Oxford, HuggingFace, and Stanford University. Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/) Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin) Disclaimer: By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Hi friends, **To attend the meetup please ➡️➡️➡️ [REGISTER HERE](https://guild.host/events/react-berlin-meetup-tmi8du) ⬅️⬅️⬅️ via Guild.** **On May 19**, join us for an evening with the community — we’ll dive into scaling frontend architectures, the reality of “write once, run everywhere,” and lessons from building cross-platform applications in production. **🗣 Call for Proposals** Have an idea or story to share? Submit your talk proposal through our [CFP form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbG_BEJJYuAtVL5vhMMnWTpQbYHzGM8kmlqaJ790-Lgqv0fA/viewform) and take the stage at one of our upcoming meetups! **🤝 Organized by** This event made possible thanks to the support from [React Summit](https://reactsummit.com/), [JSNation](https://guild.host/events/JSNation) and [React Day Berlin](https://reactday.berlin/) organizers – [GitNation](https://portal.gitnation.org/). **🤝 Sponsored by** Huge thanks to our friends from [Enpal](https://www.enpal.de/)! At EnpalTech we’re driving Enpal’s mission to revolutionize sustainable energy. Our team builds innovative applications that enhance every stage of the customer journey, from sales to energy management. With Enpal’s Energy Platform and Virtual Power Plant, we integrate decentralized energy sources to create a smarter, more efficient grid, accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We deliver impactful solutions — from operational software in Enablement Platform to appointment management in CraftOS — and stay agile to ensure renewable energy is accessible to all. [Enpal Teams: Software Engineering](https://www.jobs.enpal.com/teams/software-engineering) **🕑 Event Schedule** 18:30 - Doors open - snacks, beer, socialization 19:00 - Intro and announcements **19:10 - From One App to Many: Scaling Frontend with Domain‑Driven Architecture - [Natalia Dmitrieva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-dmitrieva-652307124/)** **19.35 - The Fourth Platform: How Vega Got Us Surprisingly Close to "Write Once, Run Everywhere" - [Bogdan Plieshka](http://linkedin.com/in/gotbahn/?skipRedirect=true)** 20:00 - Break with drinks **20:15 -** **React Native in 2026: Not Your Daddy’s React Native - [Conor Lamb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorobrienlamb/)** **20:40 - Networking, Open Mic Lightning Talks** Mingle until 21:30pm 🗣️ **Talks** **➡️ From One App to Many: Scaling Frontend with Domain‑Driven Architecture - [Natalia Dmitrieva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-dmitrieva-652307124/)** *How we transformed a React monolith into multiple apps inside one codebase.* *You always start small: one product, one team, one stakeholder. But once you succeed and need to scale, your original frontend architecture might not be ready for what comes next. As our Sales Process Orchestration Platform expanded to support multiple products and sales channels, our original monolithic application became a bottleneck.* *In this talk, I'll share how we transitioned to a domain‑driven, multi‑app architecture while deliberately keeping a single React codebase. You'll see how we applied Domain‑Driven Design concepts on the frontend, structured clear boundaries between sales channels, and used Nx to orchestrate builds, enforce architecture rules, and keep teams moving independently without losing shared foundations.* **➡️ React Native in 2026: Not Your Daddy’s React Native - [Conor Lamb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorobrienlamb/)** *React Native has changed a bunch, and if you haven't looked at it lately you're in for some fun. We'll walk through building a real app with (my beloved 😍) Expo. Talk about project setup to app store submission with detours into AI-assisted development and ofc, talk about the casual masochism that is mobile dev.* **➡️ The Fourth Platform: How Vega Got Us Surprisingly Close to "Write Once, Run Everywhere" - [Bogdan Plieshka](http://linkedin.com/in/gotbahn/?skipRedirect=true)** *"Write once, run everywhere" is a promising goal in software development, but one that often breaks down under real-world problems. At Zattoo, building streaming applications across Android, Apple, and Web meant years of separate native stacks that were not aligned, and therefore did not scale. This talk explains how moving to a multiplatform architecture, enabled by Vega as a fourth (React Native first platform), brought us very close to achieving that goal.* — **👍 Code of Conduct** By registering for this event you agree to comply with our [CoC](https://portal.gitnation.org/coc) **📩 Contact** events@gitnation.org [https://twitter.com/ReactSummit](https://twitter.com/ReactSummit) [https://bsky.app/profile/reactsummit.gitnation.org](https://bsky.app/profile/reactsummit.gitnation.org) [http://youtube.com/ReactConferences](http://youtube.com/ReactConferences)

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

**🎶 American Church Choir in Berlin – Come Sing & Connect** Looking to meet new people in Berlin? Love music—or at least enjoy singing in the shower? You’re warmly invited to join the **American Church Choir** for an evening of community, creativity, and connection. **No professional experience needed.** If you can carry a tune (or even if you're not sure), you’re welcome. Our group is relaxed, supportive, and full of people who simply love singing together. **What to expect:** * Easygoing choir rehearsal * A mix of styles—nothing too formal * Friendly people from around the world * Zero pressure, lots of encouragement And afterward? **We’ll open a bottle of wine (or two) and just hang out.** It’s a great way to meet others, make friends, and unwind mid-week. **📍 Where:** American Church in Berlin (Dennewitzplatz) **🕒 When:** Tuesdays at 7pm (19:00) **🎵 Who can join:** Anyone who likes music, community, and good company Come as you are. Bring a friend if you’d like. We’d love to meet you! 🍷🎶

A lot of exciting new changes have happened in the recent months regarding OpenMates.org. To make it not just a more privacy & safety focused open source alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw etc., but to build AI team mates that are also more useful and reliable for everyday tasks like finding doctor appointments, apartments, events, flights and train connection, as well as planning and building projects and so much more. Effectively building the next generation operating system for a wide range of daily tasks & learning. All while ensuring that user interests are put first in every architecture and design decision, NOT advertisers. Now, with the first 200 active users, many more visitors, and close to 8000 git commits, let’s come together to talk about the next steps of OpenMate and to move OpenMates from a single person project to a team effort. If you are a user, developer, designer, storyteller / marketing enthusiast or community builder or just are curious about the project - feel free to join the meetup and contribute in building a real alternative to big tech :)

**Unlock Your Potential with Pranic Healing! In German and English** Join us for a **Try out experience** every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm close to Treptower Park Train Station. Experience the transformative benefits of this powerful cleansing and energizing technique in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re curious about energy medicine or looking to enhance your well-being, this is the perfect chance to try it out. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are! Discover the power of Pranic Healing—your journey to wellness starts here! ❌ RSVP through the Meetup website **doesn't guarantee your spot** Please do contact- carolineargent@pranaheilungberlin.de to confirm your interest in attending. We look forward to meeting you. Remember to check your **Spam/Junk folder** for the ✉️ e-mail

About this event This is it: The biggest announcement party from Google is happening once again. Let's watch it together and have some fun while doing so. 18:00 Doors open & Reception 19:00 Google IO Keynote 21:00 Berlin Communities Showcase 22:30 Developer Keynote 23:45 Swag Swap: Bring Good, exchange Good 00:30 What's new in ... {Community voted session} Come by, experience some amazing announcement, some exciting technical community and eat some pizza. Agenda --- Hosted By Yevgen Batovskyi, Organizer Esra Kadah, Organizer Senior App Developer | Author of "Flutter Design Patterns & Best Practices" | Co-Organizer of Flutteristas, Flutter Berlin, GDG Cloud Berlin, Flutter Community AI Circle | 👩🏼‍💻 Antigua Mobile Hany Elfouly, Co-founder & CEO Mohamed Islem Ayari, Organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-google-io-extended-watch-party/.

**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)** **Welcome to KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 – Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer** **A hands-on session. No slides. Just your stories.** We couldn't be more excited to tap into this with you at Thoughtworks Berlin. *Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped).* **KREATIV UNTAPPED** is a creative playground born in Berlin — and we're kicking off with the discipline that sits at the heart of every other one: **storytelling.** Because here's what AI can't replace: the human desire to create. Creativity is what makes us uniquely human — it's a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs training. Most of us have stopped. **KREATIV UNTAPPED** is where we change that — through hands-on sessions with working practitioners across visual arts, tactile crafts, narrative & sound, and spatial & performative disciplines. **This evening** is about words, voice, and presence. In a world full of decks, dashboards and screens, we've forgotten how to just… tell a story. This evening is a practice in putting the slides away and using the oldest tools we have — your voice, your hands, your story. **Expect a short provocation from [Ben](https://bensauer.net/), a hands-on session with a sketching element to flex that creative muscle, a round of group sharing, and time to actually meet the people in the room.** **Who's this for?** Anyone with a story to tell — and the willingness to tell it without a slide deck. No job title. No prior experience. Just the willingness to tap in. Creativity untapped. Connection for real. \-\-\- **ABOUT [BEN SAUER](https://bensauer.net/)** Ben Sauer is a speaker, author, and coach who teaches the art of strategic storytelling — and the perfect person to launch this series. He's the author of "Death by Screens: How to Present High-Stakes Digital Design Work and Live to Tell the Tale" — a go-to resource for designers, product people and creatives who want to stop boring their audiences and actually be heard. Ben spent years as a UX designer at Clearleft, then as Director of Product for AI at Babylon Health, leading a team of 100 on products worth $100m+. He has trained teams at NASA, Amazon, and the BBC, and spoken at The Economist, NEXT Conference, UX London, VW + Audi and dozens more — frequently as the audience's top-rated speaker. More about Ben: [https://bensauer.net](https://bensauer.net/) \-\-\- **AGENDA** • 18:30 – 19:00 · Check-in • 19:00 – 19:15 · Intro – what KREATIV UNTAPPED is and why we're here • 19:15 – 20:15 · Hands-on storytelling session with Ben Sauer (incl. sketching element) • 20:15 – 20:45 · Group sharing round • 20:45 – 20:50 · Wrap-up & what's next • 20:50 – 21:30 · Networking \-\-\- **ADDITIONAL NOTES** **Donation-based event** This first edition is donation-based — give what feels right. Your contribution supports building KREATIV UNTAPPED into something lasting. Donations are non-refundable. **Photos & video** We'll be taking photos and potentially videos throughout the evening. By attending, participants agree that visual material may be used for promotional purposes. Anyone who prefers not to be photographed can let us know on arrival. **Where** Thoughtworks Berlin Revaler Str. 31 (Event Space), 10245 Berlin (In walking distance from S Ostkreuz) \-\-\- **FOLLOW US** LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped) **\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)** See you there! Creativity untapped. Connection for real. \-\-\- ***An event by our friends from KREATIV UNTAPPED***

**Register on the [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/ableton-user-group-berlin-8/) to reserve your seat!** Berlin Ableton User Group is back! This meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels who use Ableton and are looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants. This month, 343 Labs instructor Alex Iso will lead a track feedback session. Producers of all skill levels are invited to attend and share their music, both finished tracks and works-in-progress. Peers and experienced mentors will offer each participant constructive feedback aimed at helping you improve your track; from songwriting to arrangement to sound design to mixing. Register now on the [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/ableton-user-group-berlin-8/) and **bring your track on the day of the event** (mp3 file, email link, private Soundcloud). The time slots to play your music and receive feedback will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive on time or early on the day of the event in order to participate.

**Join us for a swim at Stadtbad Tiergarten Pool (near Hauptbahnhof)!** Hey everyone, We are doing a casual non-professional swim. It's an indoor heated (+26°C) pool, and I'd love for you to join us! We'll be gathering for a casual chill 30-minute swim. No need to race or compete, just enjoy the water and calm after completing the swim. Afterwards we go to a nearby café for coffees and chat, but no pressure to stick around - totally optional! **Bring** * swimsuit * towel * 1 Euro coin (for a locker) * ticket (5.50€, buy online or on site) **Where** In the entrance hall inside the pool.

**We’re back!** After a break, the Berlin Tech Leads meetup is officially revived **\- and this time IRL at Berlin Vinted office\.** **We’ve missed the deep dives, the architectural debates, and the networking. To kick things off, we’re tackling one of the fastest-moving landscapes in the industry right now: the intersection of Engineering and Customer Support.** **About the Event** Customer Support is often the first place where AI moves from "experimental" to "mission-critical." For Tech Leads, this shift isn't just about plugging in a basic chatbot; it’s about re-engineering the entire lifecycle of a ticket and how our systems actually interact with our users. In this meetup, we’re looking under the hood of the support stack. We’ll discuss how the landscape is being reshaped by LLMs, the shift toward autonomous agents, and the real technical hurdles of building multi-modal support systems. **Talks:** * [Pau Agustín](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pau-agust%C3%ADn-granell-6420a5139/) & Team Help Experience (vinted.com): "Scaling Support: How Vinted Manages Tens of Thousands of Tickets Every Day" * [Yam Marcovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAbVVAwBOgouy-uT1QB1ixhqrafAv1kNxQk) (parlant.io) "Building consistently aligned agents with Parlant" * [Richard Lohwasser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABRCCmYBD9PS9O73AjQ244LC4Gc_NMUcnsY) (enneo.ai): "Applying AI across all channels in real-life customer service at scale: What works, what doesn't, and where we're heading to?" *Just a quick reminder: if you'd like to take the stage and speak at a future Berlin Tech Leads meetup, feel free to drop a message to one of the organisers.*

**The Vibe Coding Collective is a global community** helping anyone turn ideas into working software with AI. We host **relaxed social coding jams** and other vibe coding events in bars, cafés, and maker spaces. We started in London and have now launched events in Berlin 🇩🇪, New York 🇺🇸, Edinburgh 🇬🇧, Osaka 🇯🇵, Amsterdam 🇳🇱, and Lisbon 🇵🇹. **Details 🚀** This meetup is a **social coding jam** where we use AI to quickly turn fun ideas into functional prototypes. Whether you’re an experienced developer or have never written a line of code, you’ll fit right in. You can use any AI tools you like: **Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Replit**, whatever! And see what you can build together before the last orders 🍻 **Format 🛠️** After an opening presentation, we’ll be **teaming up in small groups** (2–3 people). Everyone gets a choice of several open-ended challenges, and then it’s heads-down building with your teammates. The goal is to **vibe, learn from each other, and see where the collaboration takes us.** **New to vibe coding? ✨** No worries! We begin with a simple starter guide with example prompts and tips so even total beginners can dive in without stress. *** **Schedule 🕒** *(Doors open early so we can settle in — aim to arrive by 2:50 PM so we can kick off on time)* * **3:00** – Presentation 🎤 * **3:15** – Assignment + team formation 🤝 * **3:15** – Build together 💻 * **4:40** – Optional demos 📺 * **5:00** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️ *** **Who is it for?** **Anyone!** Curious coders, tinkerers, designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to explore AI-powered creativity in a fun, social pub setting. **What to bring:** * **Laptop!** 💻 * **Vibes** ⚡ 👉 **No pressure, no gatekeeping.** Just good people, fun ideas, and some fast-paced collaborative building. **Event Information:** * Facilitator: **Poppy Astrini** [linkedin.com/in/poppyastrini](https://linkedin.com/in/poppyastrini?utm_source=luma) * Language is in **Dutch** and **English** * Coffee and tea will be provided **Location 📍** Het Stationshuis, Marcellus Emantspad 1, 2624 VD Delft, Netherlands

Join us for a fun, low-pressure way to connect with techies/non-techies in Berlin. On **May 22th from 6:30–9:00 PM** we'll run another session of **404 Brain Not Found – Tech Trivia Night**—a playful, welcoming tech-themed quiz night where curiosity beats expertise every time. You don’t need to be a developer, engineer, or “tech person” to have a great time. The questions span everything from everyday tech and internet culture to random fun facts, so everyone can contribute and shine. Whether you’re in it to win or just to laugh along the way, you’ll fit right in. Come with a team of 3-4 friends, colleagues, or fellow trivia lovers—or arrive solo and **we’ll match you up with others.** It’s a great way to meet new people, share a few laughs, and maybe learn something unexpected. Expect good vibes, light competition, and plenty of “wait, I actually knew that!” moments. No pressure. No gatekeeping. Just a great evening together. We’ll have a small **prize** for the winning team—something to celebrate your trivia glory and well-earned bragging rights! We kindly ask each participant to contribute **€2**. A small buy-in, but it makes the win even sweeter 😉 **More Details** **Location**: Kürbiskern Bar at Kopernikusstraße 23 (Near M13 and M10 trams, Also not far from S/U Warschauer Str). **Time**: Please arrive by 18:30, Quiz starts at 19:00. Can't join if you're late. **Teams**: No team no problem! come alone to join others. If you bring your own team (max 4 members). **Contribution**: Bring €2/player to cover prize. **Quiz play**: 3 Rounds of 10 questions each. 2 minutes per question. Please bring a charged phone to answer the questions.

Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages. 2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy 3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit. 4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!! **Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

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

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.

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)

**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.