In this episode, Megan and Nicole recap an memorable event for the AI Portland community – a luncheon with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. The conversation covered a wide array of topics, from privacy in AI and federal regulations to the social and environmental impacts of AI technology. Megan and Nicole reflect on key moments from the day, including the insights from the Senator and how this conversation felt like a culmination of their hard work in building AI Portland.

In this episode of (Super)charged by AI, Megan and Nicole discuss the integration of AI in product management, focusing on insights from a recent event featuring Lisa Orr from Zapier. They explore the evolution of AI tools, the importance of user feedback, and the role of prompt engineering in creating effective AI interactions. The conversation emphasizes the need for good design, collaboration, and curiosity in leveraging AI technology for better user experiences. Also, there's cheese. Lots of cheese.

Related links:

* The demo that was featured at the ZapConnect conference in September that Lisa walked through.

* The new Zapier feature Lisa discussed was covered in this blog post.

In this episode, Megan and Nicole discuss the first annual AI Portland Science Fair, highlighting the diverse projects presented by community members. They explore the practical applications of AI, creative uses in art and design, and technical innovations from academic contributors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the inspiring potential of AI to enhance everyday life and address real-world challenges. They also reflect on the event's success and share plans for future gatherings.

Special thanks to our science fair participants.

Cia Mooney: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cia-mooney/

Victor Agostinelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-agostinelli/, preprint: https://github.com/OSU-STARLAB/Simul-LLM

Seth Raphael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magicseth/

Mark Swain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-swain-1a43b6/

Elizabeth Goltz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-goltz-68470645/

Arun Sirimalla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsru/:

Robbie Ellestad (Oddly Robbie): https://oddlyrobbie.blog/

Pete Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterblee/

Josh Aller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaller/

Robert Bates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bates-1042a2201/

Suzame Tong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzametong/

Ron Bronson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbronson/

Steve "Elan" Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/syntheticconsciousai/