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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Think Big: AI & Me

Students: Get ready for an exciting journey into the future with ThinkBig: AI & Me! Mark your calendars for April 11th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, at DigitalNEST in Watsonville and Cruzio in Santa Cruz. Join us to dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and discover its significant impact on our lives and future.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

The Herculean Drone: Firefly's Payload Prowess Unveiled

In a world where drones are increasingly doing everything from delivering our snacks to spying on our neighbors' barbecues, the team at Parallel Flight has been tinkering away on their superhero of the skies, the Firefly UAV. This isn't just any drone; it's the Hercules of drones, with a hybrid engine that sounds like it's straight out of a sci-fi novel.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

11th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival

Join the mission to build community through laughter with the 11th annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival (October 1–5, 2024). There are ton of opportunities to get involved.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

From the Chancellor: Harnessing the Power of AI—While Avoiding its Perils

Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Regional Leaders Convene Tech Hub Consortium Effort

Santa Cruz Works recently participated in the first convening of companies, organizations, government, to explore how to convert the MBEST property into a regional — perhaps global — tech hub focused on advanced air mobility and hydrogen production.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Microsoft Copilot Super Bowl Ad: Fact vs. Fiction

Ever wondered if Microsoft's AI Copilot could truly revolutionize your productivity, as boldly claimed in their Super Bowl ad? Does the reality match the hype? Tech Brew delves deep into this question, putting Microsoft Copilot's advertised prowess to the test with a hands-on review.

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Malina Long Malina Long

Digital NEST Takes The Stage At TEDxSantaCruz

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSanta Cruz Speakers have been announced and there’s one you might be familiar with!

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