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Cool/Scary AI: Neighborhoods Edition

Hey DC: we want to hear your thoughts on AI!

AI is everywhere - sometimes exciting, frightening, or inspiring, and usually confusing. With so much hype and uncertainty, it can be hard to understand what AI actually means for our daily lives.

DCPL is partnering with Cool/Scary AI to put on a community‑driven discussion series exploring how AI is impacting everyday life at the local level. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where neighbors can learn from one another, share questions and concerns, and make sense of a technology that many of us are still figuring out.

The event will include:

• A short, accessible overview of the basics of AI.
• Brief “takes” from community voices - think teachers, doctors, artists, organizers, small‑business owners, technologists, etc.- on how they’re seeing AI show up in their work or communities.
• Small‑group conversations after each presentation to reflect, react, and capture key takeaways.
• We’ll gather these insights into a “community pulse” on AI and share what different DC neighborhoods are thinking about this rapidly evolving technology.

Who Should Attend  

Anyone curious about AI. The conversation is designed for adults but is also appropriate for teens.

Present your “take”

We’re looking for community members who can offer a short, grounded perspective on how AI is showing up in their corner of DC. You don’t need to be a tech expert — we’re especially interested in everyday experiences from educators, healthcare workers, artists, local business owners, organizers, public servants, and anyone with a unique lens on neighborhood life.

If you’d like to give a brief 3–5 minute “take,” fill out this form and tell us:

• Your name and neighborhood
• Your role or background
• How you’re seeing AI affect your community or your work

We’d love to include your voice in the conversation!

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