Asheville AI Reality Check
A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.
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Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Build strong passwords, secure accounts and devices, and recognize common online threats in a practical adult learning session on internet safety, privacy, and everyday cybersecurity habits.
Build strong passwords, secure accounts and devices, and recognize common online threats in a practical adult learning session on internet safety, privacy, and everyday cybersecurity habits.
Build strong passwords, secure accounts and devices, and recognize common online threats in a practical adult learning session on internet safety, privacy, and everyday cybersecurity habits.
Get practical, personalized help troubleshooting email, e-readers, smartphones, and laptops in a scheduled 30-minute session with a librarian, building everyday digital skills and solving device questions; advance booking is required.
Get practical, personalized help troubleshooting email, e-readers, smartphones, and laptops in a scheduled 30-minute session with a librarian, building everyday digital skills and solving device questions; advance booking is required.
Get practical, personalized help troubleshooting email, e-readers, smartphones, and laptops in a scheduled 30-minute session with a librarian, building everyday digital skills and solving device questions; advance booking is required.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Learn practical ways to recognize scams and prevent fraud during a presentation and audience Q&A led by a Pisgah Legal Services attorney, with guidance for adults on protecting themselves.
Learn practical ways to recognize scams and prevent fraud during a presentation and audience Q&A led by a Pisgah Legal Services attorney, with guidance for adults on protecting themselves.
Learn practical ways to recognize scams and prevent fraud during a presentation and audience Q&A led by a Pisgah Legal Services attorney, with guidance for adults on protecting themselves.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Get practical, one-on-one help with phones, laptops, tablets, apps, and e-readers, including Libby setup and NC Cardinal catalog access. Build confidence navigating everyday technology and library services.
Get practical, one-on-one help with phones, laptops, tablets, apps, and e-readers, including Libby setup and NC Cardinal catalog access. Build confidence navigating everyday technology and library services.
Get practical, one-on-one help with phones, laptops, tablets, apps, and e-readers, including Libby setup and NC Cardinal catalog access. Build confidence navigating everyday technology and library services.
Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.
Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.
Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Lego Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites children ages 5–12 to invent, construct, and share creations using provided bricks. A relaxed, social gathering encourages creativity and making new friends.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children ages 5–12 to invent, construct, and share creations using provided bricks. A relaxed, social gathering encourages creativity and making new friends.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children ages 5–12 to invent, construct, and share creations using provided bricks. A relaxed, social gathering encourages creativity and making new friends.