Building with AI: Community Workshop
Fostering AI literacy and critical thinking in Lanark County.
Join us for a timely community gathering designed to demystify the rapidly evolving world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and autonomous agents. This workshop provides a welcoming space for residents of Lanark County and the Ottawa Valley to explore current advancements in AI technology.
Details
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- Location: Upper Hall, John Levi Community Centre
- Cost: Free (registration required)
Beyond understanding the technology, we will create a platform to address prevalent misinformation, discuss ethical concerns, and share personal stories of how AI is already being used in our daily lives. We emphasize themes of open-source collaboration, community economic development, and collective empowerment.
What We'll Cover
- Critical Literacy: Powerfool tools require responsible users.
- Practical Applications: Practical ways to use LLMs and prompt engineering for local utility.
- Distributed Intelligence: Understanding how AI agents can support community needs.
The conversation will be moderated by Jesse Hirsh, an Almonte-based farmer, futurist, and public educator.
Join us!
To register and participate, send an email with your name to [email protected] and include a brief note about your interest in the workshop.