age:AI at Den1880.
Held on December 12, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the iconic Den 1880 in Waterloo, the group dove deeper into AI’s evolving landscape. The event featured advanced Voice demo with Santa Claus, an interactive session on building custom applications using Claude Artifacts, and a deep dive into the mechanics of large language models. A key focus was the risks of AI adoption and the importance of understanding its limitations.
The Venue
A historic building with a modern spirit, located in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. A space for dreamers, doers and people who love their work.
We explain AI in plain language so everyone can understand it.
Everything we teach connects to real work, life, and impact.
Technology should empower people, not replace them.
Making sense of AI.
The New Frontiers
Fusion energy promises clean, unlimited power, pushing us toward a sustainable future. Quantum entanglement is revolutionizing how we think about communication and information transfer. With advances in computational power, we are poised to solve challenges faster than ever before.
Rapid technological progress brings risks, from AI ethics to the automation of harmful behaviors. Innovations are becoming obsolete within months, creating constant pressure to keep up. We must balance progress with caution to avoid unintended destructive consequences.
AI operates through simple yet demanding mathematics, transforming data into intelligence. Fine-tuning allows us to create custom solutions, but it requires substantial computational resources. As we advance, understanding how AI works can help alleviate common anxieties.
New hardware innovations and approaches in cloud computing are transforming how we handle data and applications. Multimodal systems blend voice, text, images, and more to provide unparalleled value. Every use case demands different strategies, but together they enable revolutionary advancements.
Super-intelligent systems require carefully crafted instructions, considering both data and context. Thoughtful prompting frameworks ensure optimal performance and better outcomes. Understanding how to interact with these systems is key to unlocking their full potential.
Language models are evolving rapidly, leading to powerful AI agents that can operate independently. Model distillation helps refine these systems for specific tasks while neural processing units enable faster performance. Open-source models face growing debates around censorship and control.
Discover how easy it is to craft personalized tools using Claude Artifacts. It’s all done in plain language and can be built in any language, empowering you to design tools that enhance your day-to-day life effortlessly.
The ability to adapt and learn quickly is more important than ever. Approaching problems with the curiosity of a child can unlock new perspectives and solutions. This mindset, combined with technological tools, allows anyone to master skills for the present and the future.
AI is transforming the workplace by enhancing personal productivity and solving key pain points across industries. Tools are already integrated into everyday workflows, offering assistance for a wide range of tasks. As AI evolves, it will continue bridging efficiency gaps and empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
Future technologies will optimize everything—from curing diseases to improving resource distribution and creating equal opportunities. We may even soon talk to animals or solve some of nature’s greatest mysteries. At the heart of this future lies the promise of Artificial General Intelligence, which could reshape life as we know it.
age:AI is led by real people with real experience in AI, business, and education. Our speakers are committed to making artificial intelligence understandable, practical, and human. Every session is built for connection, conversation, and clarity.
Senior Finance Manager
at Nestlé | MBA, CPA
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