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 3

Hump Day Food Trucks

Skip the cooking on Wednesday evenings and instead pick up delicious food at our Drive-Thru Food Truck Event!

From 5PM - 9PM every Wednesday you can stop by Volunteer Park and order food from a variety of food trucks. Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd. For more info call 954-797-2140.

MAY 5-7

Vietnam Wall Memorial

Visitors are invited to view the “The Moving Wall,” a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Half-Size Replica, while it makes a stop in Coral Springs. The wall, which is a replica of the permanent memorial in Washington D.C. is being sponsored by the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs. This marks the second time the Moving Wall will make its way to Coral Springs, as it was also here in 2015. The Moving Wall has been touring the country for more than 30 years. It will be open for public viewing at the Tom Messenheimer Field in the Coral Springs Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Dr. For info visit www.themovingwall.org

MAY 6-7

Heritage Horses Show

Celebrate the sense of family and community that is felt amongst the trainers, riders, parents and staff at the show. Heritage is such a popular local show that stalls are sold out weeks in advance for nearly every hunter/jumper show. Divisions are offered for every age and level. The show offers $5,000 in prize money and is a great way to enjoy the timeless sport. For info visit www.heritagehorseshow.com or call 954-448-5492.

May 5

National Day of Prayer

Join your neighbors as they gather at Plantation Community Church to pray for our nation. They will pray for those in government, the military and our schools, and also pray for revival in our nation. In case of rain we will meet inside the sanctuary. Plantation Community Church – 6501 W. Broward Blvd. For info, call 954-581-5276

May 6

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your teddy bear, lunch, Mommy & Daddy, and Grandma & Grandpa, and have a picnic! Brink a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy animated storytelling where kids are a part of the fun! Refreshments are available, and admission is FREE. Hosted at Hoffman Park, 5701 Cypress Road, from 10:30 am till noon. For more info call 954-797-2140.

May 7

The SpongeBob Musical

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg. Hosted at the Sunrise Civic Center. Two shows: 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Scan the QR Code for tickets. For more info call 954747-4646.