Welcome to the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In the mid-15th century, German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Over the next two centuries, his invention replaced the church’s near-monopoly on the written word. It led to an ever-increasing spread of knowledge, information, and understanding of history.

Similarly, the development of the steam engine kick-started the Industrial Revolution, changing how people lived forever. Economic growth accelerated, people migrated to cities, and goods became less expensive and standardized.

These breakthroughs were followed by the invention of the telephone in the late 19th century and air travel in the early 20th century. More recently, the development of the micro-computer, the Internet, and modern mobile phones have impacted every aspect of human life.

Each of these breakthroughs profoundly impacted the world and led to a democratization of sorts. The printing press allowed for the spread of information to the masses; The Industrial Revolution allowed people to choose vocations rather than inheriting them; And the telephone and air travel enabled people to communicate and meet with people anywhere in the world.

Artificial Intelligence is a similar watershed technology development that will reshape the world. Large language models like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will soon be omnipresent. How they impact our world is exciting and daunting.

AI is already everywhere in our society. Students use it to “help” write term papers; forecasters use AI to predict hurricane tracks; software engineers use it to create websites; AI is used in healthcare to diagnose illnesses; and finance is used to detect fraud. Soon, any ask that utilizes a computer will likely be completed, at least in part, by communicating with an AI.

Each of the advancements in technology came with accompanying challenges. For example, there were sweatshops across London during the Industrial Revolution, airplanes were quickly turned into weapons of war, and the Internet was used to target people for nefarious purposes. However, each of these innovations has led to incredible growth in human prosperity, creativity, living conditions, and knowledge. We are confident that AI will do the same.

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Christy & Terry Jaillet

May 4

23rd Annual Riverwalk Tribute

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the honorees for the 23rd Annual Riverwalk Tribute. This year’s event honors a group of individuals who have made a significant impact in the City of Fort Lauderdale and with Riverwalk: Nectaria Chakas and Robert Lochrie of Lochrie and Chakas, P.A., Keith Costello of Locality Bank, Renée K. Quinn of QuinnProQuo, Bob Swindell of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. For info, contact Donisha Brockington at 954-468-1541 extension 204 or at events@goriverwalk.com.

May 6

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration

Visit the Museum of Science & Discovery to observe the geology of the many islands that make up part of the islands found in the Pacific. Learn about different arts that are part of the Asian-Pacific American culture. Explore the science of volcanoes and islands and participate in a shark tooth dig! Meet resident animals and discover which ones come from the Pacific. Join in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage through dancing, movement and culture-related activities. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Museum of Science & Discovery. For more info visit: www.mods.org/signature-events/

May 7

Victoria Park Civic Association Spring Festival 2023

Head to Victoria Park for the annual Spring Festival celebration. There will be food trucks, wine & beer, live entertainment, a kids play area, and games, along with local vendors, raffles, and more. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Victoria Park, 2 N Victoria Park Road.

May4

Glow with the Flow

Awaken, Move, and Glow with the Flow. Join Lisa Pumper and special guests for this special Full Moon Flow and Bollywood Dance Experience at Las Olas Oceanside Park. This evening is intended to ignite your inner fire and glow as you release stuck emotions, invigorate your radiant energy, inspire you to break out of your limiting patterns of thinking, unleash your divine power to be liberated, authentic, raw & fully expressed! Come as you are and feel supported to express your wild nature, and be free in body, mind and soul! For all levels & newbies. Scan the QR code for info or tickets.

May 6

Riverwalk

Rhythm

& Brews

Riverwalk & Funky Buddha are back for Rhythm & Brews. Indulge in delectable dishes served up by the best food trucks in the area. Grab a cold Funky Buddha Brew, your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy as Live From 05 rocks out at Esplanade Park. 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Esplanade Park. For info, scan the QR Code.

May 12

Movie Splash Down Night

A movie with a splash! Come join the fun and games with us, while lounging by the pool. Light refreshments will be served. May’s movie will be Disney’s “Strange World.” The film follows a legendary family of explorers, the Clades (Gyllenhaal, Quaid, YoungWhite, and Union), who must set aside their differences as they embark on a journey to a mysterious subterranean land inhabited by surreal lifeforms, in order to save a miracle plant Pando that is their society's source of energy. 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Bass Park. Scan the QR code for more info.