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“Listening Before Building” — A community check-in on what’s missing, what’s possible, and what you actually want from AI.

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What excites you most about the future of AI in BC?

What’s missing from the current AI community or ecosystem here?

Have you felt welcomed or excluded from local AI events or networks? Why?

What kind of support or resources would help you thrive in this space?

How do you want to use AI in your work or life—if at all?

Are there ethical concerns or values you wish were more present in AI communities?

What would a truly inclusive, community-first AI initiative look like to you?

Where do you currently go to learn about or connect with others in AI?

What’s one project, tool, or idea you wish someone in BC would build with AI?

If you had a magic AI wand, what would you change about the current ecosystem overnight?