Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

A free, public workshop — no technical background needed.​ In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren't science fiction anymore — they're reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. This workshop explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life.​ Together, we'll tackle urgent questions like:

Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment — or entirely new kinds of work?

Crime: How might AI supercharge scams, hacking, and even physical crime?

Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds — or even romantic relationships — with AI assistants?

Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future?

What you'll get:

- A fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today's most powerful AI systems

- Live demos that reveal both the breakthroughs and the risks

- An interactive forecasting exercise where you'll test your own predictions about AI's impact

Come ready to explore a future arriving faster than most people realize — one that could transform not just how we work, but how we trust, connect, and even love.

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