Ai Hackerspace - July 12

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AI Hackerspace Live:

The Ai Hackerspace session on July 12, 2024, led by Reuven Cohen, featured lightning talks on AI security, humanoid robotics, and a LinkedIn post generator tool. Presenters included Sandy Dunn, Conrad Gray, and Nazim Garaj. Key discussions involved AI governance, robotics business models, and AI content creation.  

Summary of Ai Hackerspace Session - July 12, 2024

Introduction The session was opened by Reuven Cohen, setting a collaborative and enthusiastic tone. He welcomed everyone and highlighted the scheduled lightning talks, mentioning the technical difficulties due to Microsoft and Zoom updates. Reuven emphasized the importance of staying adaptable and maintaining engagement despite the disruptions.

Event

  • Type: Online Meeting
  • Date: July 12, 2024
  • Platform: Zoom

Participants

  • Reuven Cohen (rUv): Host
  • Rob: Presenter
  • Nazim Garaj: Presenter
  • Conrad Gray: Presenter
  • Greg: Presenter
  • Sandy Dunn: Presenter
  • Various professionals including [Participant Names]


Summary

00:00-05:00

  • Speaker: Reuven Cohen
  • Content: Introduction to the meeting.
  • Details: Reuven welcomed participants, mentioning the scheduled lightning talks and the technical difficulties due to Microsoft and Zoom updates.


05:00-10:00

  • Speaker: Reuven Cohen
  • Content: Overview of the meeting agenda.
  • Details: Announced lightning talks, featuring Nazim Garaj, Conrad Gray, Greg, and Sandy Dunn with their respective topics.


10:00-15:00

  • Speaker: Reuven Cohen
  • Content: Mentioned technical difficulties.
  • Details: Explained that both Windows and Zoom decided to update simultaneously, causing disruptions.

Presentations

Sandy Dunn's Presentation

  • 15:00-30:00

    • Speaker: Sandy Dunn
    • Content: Introduction to AI security.
    • Details: Discussed AI security and governance, emphasizing the importance of understanding data sources, model algorithms, and supply chains. She also highlighted the need for organizations to be responsible for the AI models they use, even if developed by third parties.

  • 30:00-35:00

    • Speaker: Sandy Dunn
    • Content: Detailed presentation on AI security threats.
    • Details:
      • Model Level Security: Discussed risks like model poisoning and backdoors.
      • User Level Security: Covered prompt injection and real-world examples of security failures.

  • 35:00-40:00

    • Speaker: Sandy Dunn
    • Content: Governance and compliance.
    • Details: Explained the importance of complying with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR, and mentioned the upcoming AI Act in Europe.


Conrad Gray's Presentation

  • 40:00-55:00

    • Speaker: Conrad Gray
    • Content: Humanoid robotics.
    • Details: Discussed the recent advancements in humanoid robotics, mentioning companies like Boston Dynamics and Unitree Robotics. He highlighted the potential business models for renting robots instead of purchasing them.

  • 55:00-60:00

    • Speaker: Conrad Gray
    • Content: Future of humanoid robotics.
    • Details:
      • Current Testing: Robots are being tested in various industries.
      • Business Models: Renting or leasing robots as a feasible option due to high costs.


Nazim Garaj's Presentation

  • 60:00-75:00

    • Speaker: Nazim Garaj
    • Content: Technical demonstration of a LinkedIn post generator.
    • Details: Demonstrated a tool for generating LinkedIn posts using multiple AI agents to improve output quality. Explained the technical aspects of the tool, including SEO optimization and content creation.

  • 75:00-80:00

    • Speaker: Nazim Garaj
    • Content: Challenges and improvements.
    • Details: Discussed the challenges of using AI agents for content generation and the need for more deterministic outputs. Mentioned future improvements and potential use cases.


Greg's Presentation

  • 80:00-85:00
    • Speaker: Greg
    • Content: Prompt engineering explorations.
    • Details: Briefly discussed the latest explorations in prompt engineering, though he mentioned he was not fully prepared for a detailed presentation.


Networking and Community Discussion

  • 85:00-95:00
    • Speaker: Reuven Cohen and Various Participants
    • Content: Open mic and networking.
    • Details: Participants shared their thoughts on the presentations, discussed potential applications of the technologies presented, and shared their LinkedIn profiles for networking purposes.


Chat and Social Media Links

Key Chat Exchanges

  • Technical Difficulties: Mentioned by multiple participants, acknowledging the disruptions caused.
  • Sandy Dunn's AI Security Presentation: Focused on AI governance and compliance.
  • LinkedIn Community Link: Participants shared a link to the Ai Hackerspace community on LinkedIn.




Conclusion and Action Points

  • 95:00-100:00
    • Speaker: Reuven Cohen
    • Content: Wrap-up and future plans.
    • Details: Thanked participants for their presentations and participation. Discussed plans for future sessions and collaborations.


100:00-105:00

  • Speaker: Reuven Cohen and Sandy Dunn
  • Content: Marketing and community support.
  • Details: Sandy Dunn offered to help with marketing and community engagement. Reuven expressed appreciation and plans to follow up.


Summary and Action Points

Action Points:

  • Reuven Cohen to work on migrating the LinkedIn group to a page for better visibility.
  • Participants encouraged to share and connect on LinkedIn.
  • Sandy Dunn to assist Reuven Cohen with community and marketing efforts.
  • Follow-up on the articles and code demos presented during the meeting.


Social Media and Other Links


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