Attendees
- Victor Rogers – SimplySafe
- Andy Poach – Alliance Group
- Van Wood – VCU School of Business
- David Kitchen – University of Richmond
- Brittany Herndon – ASM Richmond
- Will Melton – Xponent21, Richmond Water
Reference Media
- Great article on the impressive performance of ChatGPT in patient diagnosis:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/16/1199924303/chatgpt-ai-medical-advice - This article warns of the dangers of the race to add features to generative AI:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/tech-ethics-expert-warns-ai-race-end-tragedy-washington-doesnt-act - Interview w/ Bill Gates – Researchers don’t even really know how chatbots work: https://youtu.be/Ng5mYx4rDso?si=SM0nStetfEDmeJQu
- Executive Order from Governor Glenn Youngkin on AI
Meeting Summary
Meeting summary provided by Augment app, improved by Will Melton (ChatGPT failed to improve this summary accurately.)
- The meeting agenda was outlined, covering topics such as previous meeting action items, new faces, the VCU International Business Forum, research on AI in other regions, upcoming action items and next steps, scheduling the next meeting, and open discussion.
- Participants introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds and interests related to AI. This was followed by an announcement of the VCU International Business Forum on AI on October 18 at the ICA, detailing the event format and expected audience. Event promotions to follow.
- Discussions were held on the potential of AI to transform occupations and the need for professionals to adapt to new technologies. Examples in the paralegal, education, and healthcare fields were mentioned. There was a discussion about the article from NPR about ChatGPT’s impressive ability to assist in disease diagnosis.
- The need for a regulatory body to regulate AI and its potential to shape future conversations and communication was discussed. It was highlighted that most experts in the field agree that a new regulatory body like the EPA or FCC should exist to ensure safety in the development of this new and rapidly changing technology. The potential of AI to address major problems and bring about global change was also highlighted.
- The meeting discussed the application of AI in talent acquisition and career coaching, the importance of ensuring equity and access to new technology in Richmond, and the potential of strategic investments to promote regional equity and technology adoption.
- The importance of ensuring equity and access to new technology in Richmond was highlighted, along with the potential of strategic investments to promote regional equity and technology adoption.
- There was a discussion about potentially seeking funding to support group activities, though clarity around scope and utility needs to be defined as well as a fiscal partner. ChamberRVA was discussed as a partner for events. A discussion on the subject will take place at the next ChamberRVA Executive Committee meeting.
- The meeting concluded with discussions on the scheduling of the next meeting (October 5, 2023), the idea of inviting guest speakers for future meetings, and the possibility of adding multimedia content to a website that will be developed.
Current Stakeholders
| Name | Organization |
| Andy Poarch | The Alliance Group |
| Angela Oakes | Greater Richmond Partnership |
| Beth Vann-Turnbull | Housing Families First |
| Brittany Herndon | ASM Global – Richmond |
| David Kitchen | University of Richmond |
| Harold Fitrer | Communities in Schools |
| Jeff MacDonald | Mekanism |
| Jen Kostyniuk | Dominion Energy |
| Jennifer Wakefield | Greater Richmond Partnership |
| Moses Foster | West Cary Group |
| Nick Serfass | RVATech |
| Rasheeda N. Creighton | JWC Foundation |
| Rebecca Ivins | Hourigan Construction |
| Richard Foster | Virginia Business Magazine |
| Taikein Cooper | RPS Education Foundation |
| Van Wood | VCU School of Business |
| Victor Rogers | SimpliSafe |
| Will Melton | Xponent21 |