AI is affecting everyone - including your patrons. Join us for a presentation on the role public libraries can play in ensuring communities nationwide can decide for themselves what a good AI future looks like. This webinar will cover common AI scenarios you might encounter with patrons and how to respond. Additionally, learn about a vision for how a library can be a leader in the community through hosting discussions. The presenter will share free resources you can use at your convenience to learn about AI alongside your community.

Presented by:

• Andres Ramirez, Director of Partnerships, AI Safety Awareness Project

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• AI Safety Conversations is a nationwide, coalition initiative. Individual libraries, library systems, library associations, and AI safety education organizations have come together to put libraries at the forefront of the public’s understanding of AI. We are in this AI moment, in 2026, because conversations regarding what AI should look like, who it should serve, and who it should benefit, have rarely included people that are affected by the technology the most. If you're already interested in leading discussions with plug-and-play facilitated discussions, you can learn more about the initiative here or submit an intake form!