The UMBC Training Centers will hold an AI Technical Meetup and Networking event from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 29, at their facility in Columbia, MD. 

Speakers Ommo Clark, Siddhant Gupta, and Devon Slonakerwill share their experiences with the AI technology currently shaping the industry. Topics will include

• An evaluation of the state-of-the-art Deepfake Detection software and a discussion of which companies have the most effective detection products;

• The local installation and effectiveness of various Small Language Models (SLMs) with a focus on Speech to Text and Text to Speech models;

• A demonstration of using APIs and Anthropic Claude models to build your own AI application;

• A demonstration of the mid-August release of GPT-4o’s Advanced Voice Mode and powerful tools to enhance their AI-driven applications efficiently.

Register for this free event here.

The UMBC Training Centers will hold a Summer AI Meetup in Columbia, MD, on Thursday, June 13th, from 5 to 7 pm. The event will include networking with drinks and snacks included, two presentations, and time for questions and discussions.

Liam Echlin will present the capabilities of HuggingFace, a leading platform in the AI and machine learning community that simplifies the installation and integration of specific open-source models and datasets into your projects. Attendees will gain practical insights into leveraging these powerful tools to enhance their AI-driven applications efficiently.

Matt Archibald will explore the intersection of AI and critical thinking, emphasizing that while AI tools can enhance data collation, sorting, and summarization, they should never replace the essential cognitive functions of human analysts. Attendees will learn how to effectively harness AI tools while maintaining rigorous critical thinking to navigate the complexities of modern data analysis.

Get more information and register for the meetup here.