Future-Proofing Canada on AI I Renee Black Podcast I Social Impact Workshop

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Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter—your go-to source for upcoming workshops and events, new podcast episodes, and valuable insights to help you stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

🌟 Featured Article: Future-Proofing Canada: What the Parties say on AI and Innovation

As Canadians head to the polls for the 2025 Federal Election, the question isn’t just who will lead—but which vision best prepares Canada for a future shaped by AI, innovation, and digital transformation. What promises are being made to voters—and what’s being left unsaid? Check out the latest article by BrainTrainr CEO Norman Valdez to find out.

📅 Upcoming Events:

💡 AI for Social Impact: The Essentials to Get Started | Virtual Workshop 

Join a free workshop tailored for nonprofit and philanthropy professionals! Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to simplify your workflow, strengthen communication, and walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately to focus more on what truly matters: creating impact.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
💵 Cost: FREE (but spots are limited!)

🎤 Hear from BrainTrainr CEO Norman Valdez and CGO Alex Tveit at:

Tech for Good: Empowering Communities Through Innovation -at Illuminate 2025 

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29
📍 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
🔗 Register now: https://www.cfc-illuminate.ca/#/ 

🎧 Up Next on the BrainTrainr Podcast:

🎙️This week on the BrainTrainr Podcast, we’re excited to share a brand new episode featuring returning guest and new podcast co-host Renee Black, CEO of goodbot.

🚨 Announcements

🧠 Join the Latinos in AI!

Latinos in AI is officially launched! We’re building a vibrant community of tech professionals passionate about AI and its power to drive innovation and uplift the Latino community. Join the movement to connect, collaborate, and be part of a growing network dedicated to impact, opportunity, and representation in AI.

🆕 New Reads:

• Two-thirds of Canadians have experimented with generative AI, but most don’t understand its impacts

  By: The Conversation | Read here

• OpenAI CEO says polite prompts like ‘please’ & ‘thank you’ are costing millions in power
  By: The Express Tribune | Read here

• Lonely People Are Even Sadder After Using Chatbots, Research Finds

  By: Matthew Gault | Read here

• Vector Institute Unveils Comprehensive Evaluation of Leading AI Models

  By: Vector Institute | Read here

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