Vancouver AI Community Meetups & BC + AI Ecosystem
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Writing
Field notes for the age of generative everything.
Essays on AI, culture, community, creative practice, consent, taste, and what stays human when the tools get loud.
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Art Island: Hornby’s Exploration of ‘Why the Fuck We Make Art, Anyway.”
For those wondering “why the fuck make art anyways?”, this fascinating interview with Alpen Kelley offers thoughtful insights into our basic human impulses of creativity. It’s a thought-provoking…
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Growing a Grassroots AI Community
Traversing the dark corridors of self-doubt and disillusionment, a story of resilience unfolds. Join a journey from the depths of uncertainty to the heights of creative rebirth.
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Reinventing for the AI Age with YouTube Veteran Chris Pirillo
In a world where digital content is king, the conversation with Chris Perillo, a veteran in the digital space, shed light on the nuanced art of content creation.…
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Artist Profile: Brandt Designs Envisioning the Future of Pool Tables as Art Installations
Daniel Brandt transcends traditional craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into a future where pool tables become interactive art installations.
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20 Ways to Resist AI’s Mind Enslavement
Big Tech & AI threaten to enslave our minds. This guide contains 20 tactics for rebels to resist overreach, protect privacy and forge tech sanctuaries – from building…
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Most Benevolent Outcomes Prayer for AI & All Living Things
“I pray for the most bountiful blessings and highest good for all beings in this moment and always.” In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, many…
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The Web3 Manifesto: Challenging Tech Titans with Trust, Ownership, Privacy and Inclusion
Web3 Will Fail if it Doesn’t Put People Before Profits and Technology As technology continues to evolve at a fast fucking pace, questions arise around its impact on…
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Future in Review 2023: Photographing the Festival of Futurism
Through photography, community building, and podcast storytelling, I play an active role at FiRe each year. Come explore my multifaceted journey with this iconic festival of futurism as…
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Deconstruct Your Business Model on a Lean Canvas: Google News Initiative Launch Lab Week Two Report
Who better to validate your ideas than the group you aim to serve? In the Google News Innovation Lab, I turned to online surveys and conversations with supporters…
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Rethinking Ownership and Copyright in the Age of Generative AI
Generative AI has the potential to significantly disrupt traditional notions of copyright and creativity, echoing the themes explored in “RIP: A Remix Manifesto”. As generative AI continues to…
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Revealing the Future of Education: An Unconventional Creative Exchange
My wanderings exploring creativity’s frontiers led me down an unforeseen path, facilitating an insightful intergenerational discussion bridging Vancouver and Karachi. Discover the nuanced exchange and lessons gleaned from…
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Marilyn Wilson Interview – Finding Inspiration at the Intersection of Nature, Fiction and Online Communities
I discuss pivots from web development to photography to exploring generative AI. I also share details about current projects like my MÖTLEYKRÜG podcast, inspirations, and goals for the…
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Mapping the Blueprint: The Genesis of a Media Venture – Google News Initiative Pre-Launch Lab
I want to share these learnings with my community to get feedback as I work to establish this new venture sustainably. Below you’ll find details on the research…
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Google News Initiative Pre-Launch Lab: Building AI
As I dive into the unknown waters of the Google News Initiative Pre-Launch Lab, I am thrilled to share the pearls of wisdom and insights gathered during the…
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Embarking on a Media Revolution: My Participation in the Google News Initiative Pre-launch Lab
Thrilled to announce my acceptance into the Google News Initiative Pre-launch Lab! This venture symbolizes a union of my passion for technology, photography, and community engagement. I’m on…
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Hacking the Digital Ecosystem: Expert Insights from Jordan Behan
Step into the world of algorithms, KPIs, and AI as Kris Krüg and digital marketing guru Jordan Behan dissect the future of digital landscapes. Discover tips and tricks…
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AI’s True Threats
We live in a world where AI is rapidly advancing, and with that comes the danger of power concentrating in the hands of a few elite corporations. This…
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Breaking the Language Barrier: My Deepfake Experiment Shocks and Sparks Debate
Using AI tools like ElevenLabs Voice Lab, HeyGen – AI Video Generator, Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, I’ve ventured into the surreal world of generative AI – creating…
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