"2. As far as the verification and economic challenges, there was not much discussion. Rather the Summit felt like another AI love fest: everyone with different spoons stirring in the same old bowl. I get it, it's a show for the vendors and by the vendors. But shouldn't there have been at least a little more discussion of reality and the challenges?"
"3. One bright spot was the cybersecurity stage. Most of the presenters for this stage recognized the cybersecurity risks that sophisticated AI could pose. Like AI platforms that could adapt to the defenses and then attack again and again. One presenter mentioned the risks to the electric grid and infrastructure which could impact AI and slow its use. 4. I was particularly interested in hearing from the New York City presenters, who returned to discuss how the City uses AI to serve underserved communities."
The Summit largely neglected infrastructure and energy risk conversations. Verification and economic challenges received little attention, with sessions favoring vendor promotion and hype. The cybersecurity track acknowledged sophisticated AI threats, including adaptive platforms and risks to the electric grid and infrastructure. New York City presentations described AI applications for underserved communities but emphasized political threats to these programs under the incoming mayoral administration. Several speakers referenced ambient AI that operates unobtrusively, yet discussion of concrete tools, capabilities, and real-world problem solving was limited. Overall, the event prioritized vendor showcases over practical implementation realities and verification discussions.
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