Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

​A free, public workshop with no technical background required.

​For the last several years, AI systems have advanced at a pace that has stunned the public and even surprised leading experts. These systems are reshaping work, the economy, relationships, and even crime extremely quickly.

​This workshop will explore where AI may be in the next 1-5 years and what that means for daily life for all of us. We’ll tackle urgent and important questions like:

​Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment?
​Crime: How might AI supercharge scams, hacking, and even crime?
​Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds or even romantic relationships with AI companions?
​Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future?
​What you’ll get:

​A fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems
​Live demos that reveal both the breakthroughs and the risk
​Interactive forecasting exercises where you’ll test your predictions about AI’s impact against the broader community
​Come ready to explore a future arriving faster than most people realize. A future that could transform not just how we work, but how we trust, connect, and even love.
Location
177 N Heartz Rd
Coppell, TX 75019, USA
Cozby Library