VAI13 Talks and Transcripts


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Vancouver AI January 2025 Recap: One Year of Creative Rebellion & Open-Source Disruption - Kris Krüg | Generative AI Tools & Techniques


The Hidden Cost of AI: How Much Power is ChatGPT Really Using? Lionel Ringenbach @ Vancouver AI

Synthetic Personas and AI in Social VR | Mirjana Prpa | Vancouver AI Meetup

Vancouver AI Turns One: The Future of BC AI & Vancouer AI Community Meetups

Vancouver AI Community Meetup: January 29th · Luma

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Vancouver AI friends,

Last month’s VanAI Meetup was 🔥, and we’ve got some killer digital artifacts to share before we do it all over again.


Must-Watch from January’s AI Event:

AI’s Energy Footprint: Lionel Ringenbach breaks down the real power and water consumption of AI. No hype, just hard numbers.


Synthetic Personas & Ethical AI: Professor Mirjana Prpa from Northeastern digs into AI-generated identities and the ethical minefield ahead.


January 2025 Vancouver community meetup recap: A three-minute highlight reel capturing the best of our speakers, artists, and community in action.


Next Vancouver AI Meetups – Feb 26 & March 26

The lineup is set for February. The ideas are big. The conversations will be even bigger. This is your official call to grab your tickets now and **bring someone who’s never been.**


There’s a movement forming—one that wants BC to be an AI hub, but not one that just serves Silicon Valley’s interests. From indie AI meetups launching in Surrey to academic partnerships with SFU and UBC, the groundwork is being laid for something that isn’t just another corporate AI incubator.

It’s about showing up, speaking up, and building something that actually matters. AI isn’t the future—it’s already here. And in a world where most people are still waiting for permission, this community is already doing the work.


Get involved: Speak | Demo | Sponsor | Volunteer