AI for All: Bridging Baltimore’s Digital Divide

Join us on October 8th at the Enoch Pratt Libary for a groundbreaking event designed to empower Baltimore’s communities through the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As part of Digital Equity & Inclusion Week, AI for All: Bridging Baltimore’s Digital Divide is an inclusive and dynamic gathering aimed at equipping every resident—seniors, teens, business owners, and workforce professionals—with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The event will kick off with a formal information session featuring expert speakers and interactive demonstrations that provide a clear understanding of AI technology and its vast potential to enhance daily life, business operations, and workforce opportunities. This will be followed by tailored breakout sessions focused on specific interests:

Students (Ages 14+): Supercharge Your Studies with AI: From Homework to Career Prep

"Master Your Subjects – AI as Your Personal Tutor"

1. AI for Homework Help: Turn Struggles into Successes
   Demonstrate AI tools that can assist with difficult homework assignments, explain tough concepts, and offer personalized feedback on essays or projects.
2. AI for Career Exploration: Discover Your Path Early
   Show how AI can guide students through career options, match interests with future opportunities, and help build skills for in-demand jobs.
3. AI in Creativity: Use AI to Supercharge Your Creative Projects
   Introduce AI-powered creative tools that help students compose music, create digital art, or write stories, allowing them to express themselves in new and exciting ways.
4. Staying Safe Online: Responsible Use of AI and Technology
   Teach students how to use AI safely and responsibly, understanding the importance of privacy, digital footprint management, and avoiding harmful content.

Older Adults (Seniors 60+): AI for Lifelong Learning and Independence: Empowering Your Golden Years

"Health at Your Fingertips – How AI Can Improve Your Life"

1. AI for Health and Wellbeing: Staying Healthy with Smart Tools
   Discuss AI applications in telemedicine, fitness, medication reminders, and monitoring vital signs, making it easier for older adults to manage their health independently.
2. Staying Connected: AI for Social Engagement and Communication
   Introduce AI-powered devices and apps that make it easier for seniors to connect with loved ones through voice commands, video calls, and digital messaging platforms.
3. AI for Lifelong Learning: It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New
   Highlight AI-powered learning platforms that offer tutorials, courses, and skill-building resources, helping seniors discover new hobbies or learn new skills.
4. Security and Privacy: How AI Can Protect Your Information
   Discuss how seniors can use AI to protect themselves from online fraud, scams, and manage digital privacy, keeping personal information safe.

Business Owners: AI for Business Growth: Scale Smarter, Not Harder

"Smarter Customer Relationships – Let AI Manage the Customer Experience"

1. AI for Customer Engagement: Build Deeper Connections with Less Effort
   Show how AI can automate customer service, personalize marketing efforts, and build stronger customer relationships with chatbots, CRM tools, and email marketing.
2. AI in Business Analytics: Make Data-Driven Decisions with Confidence
   Introduce business owners to AI-powered analytics platforms that can help track performance, understand customer behavior, and forecast business trends.
3. AI-Powered Marketing: Get More Customers for Less Cost
   Explain how AI tools can help craft ad campaigns, optimize social media presence, and improve search engine optimization (SEO) to attract more customers.
4. Automation and Efficiency: Free Yourself from Repetitive Tasks
   Discuss how business owners can leverage AI to automate operational tasks, from inventory management to accounting, freeing up time to focus on growth.

Digital Creatives: Amplify Your Creativity: Let AI Unlock New Artistic Possibilities

"End Writer’s Block – How AI Can Spark Your Next Great Idea"

1. AI as Your Creative Partner: Generate Ideas and Inspiration
   Show how AI can assist digital creatives in brainstorming ideas, generating content outlines, or composing visual mood boards to inspire their next creative project.
2. AI for Design and Visual Arts: Create More in Less Time
   Introduce AI tools that help with design elements like image generation, video editing, and layout composition, enabling digital creatives to produce high-quality work more efficiently.
3. AI-Powered Music Creation: Compose Like a Pro
   Discuss AI tools that can assist with music composition, mixing, and even lyric generation, helping digital creatives push the boundaries of their artistic expression.
4. Building Your Creative Brand: Use AI to Market Yourself
   Explain how AI can help creatives grow their audience by optimizing social media strategies, personalizing content, and automating outreach to potential collaborators and clients.

Workforce Professionals: The AI-Driven Professional: Adapt, Upskill, and Thrive in the Modern Workplace

"Master Your Schedule – Let AI Handle the Busywork"

1. AI for Time Management: Work Smarter, Not Harder
   Show how AI tools can help professionals manage their time effectively by automating repetitive tasks like scheduling, email sorting, and project tracking.
2. Upskilling with AI: Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow
   Discuss how AI-powered platforms can provide access to online courses and professional development tools to help employees learn new skills and advance in their careers.
3. AI as Your Personal Analyst: Turn Data into Actionable Insights
   Demonstrate how AI tools can analyze data to provide insights into performance, customer behavior, and market trends, helping professionals make more informed decisions.
4. Career Development: AI for Networking, Job Hunting, and Personal Branding
   Explain how AI can assist with building professional networks, optimizing résumés, preparing for interviews, and enhancing online profiles to stand out to potential employers.

Whether you’re looking to adapt to the digital age or eager to learn more about AI's potential, this event is for you.

Together, let’s build a more digitally inclusive Baltimore, where everyone has the chance to succeed and thrive in a tech-driven world.

Meet Dr. John Dixon

Dr. John Dixon is an accomplished expert in AI and machine learning with over 20 years of experience developing tools and applications for both the government and commercial sectors. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science focusing on AI/ML, his work spans AI/ML innovations, digital equity, and the creation of impactful solutions. Dr. Dixon's contributions have advanced the fields of data science and multimedia analytics, emphasizing fairness, inclusion, and groundbreaking AI applications.

B.S. Computer Sciene (Hampton University)
M.S. and Ph.D. Conputer Science (Michigan State University)

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