
Luncheon Presentation Building an AI Policy That Protects What Matters Most
Midday luncheon presentation on building an AI policy framework focused on safeguarding people, values, and critical community priorities. Conversation-oriented setting suited for professional learning, stakeholder alignment, and local nonprofit networking.
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