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Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

Posted by Andy1917

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A free, public workshop—no technical background needed.

​​​​​​​​In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time.

​​​​​​​​This workshop explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life. Together, we’ll tackle urgent questions like:

​​​​​​​​​Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment—or entirely new kinds of work?

​​​​​​​​​Crime: How might AI supercharge scams, hacking, and even physical crime?

​​​​​​​​​Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds—or even romantic relationships—with AI assistants?

​​​​​​​​​Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future?

​​​​​​​​​What you’ll get:

​​​​​​​​​A fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems

​​​​​​​​​Live demos that reveal both the breakthroughs and the risks

​​​​​​​​​An interactive forecasting exercise where you’ll test your own predictions about AI’s impact

​​​​​​​​​Come ready to explore a future arriving faster than most people realize—one that could transform not just how we work, but how we trust, connect, and even love.

Register here: https://luma.com/1beo4q5l

Date/Time:

May 20, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 8 p.m.

Location:

1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Sponsoring Organization:

AI Safety Awareness Project

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