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Join us at the Mark Taper Auditorium for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and digital safety. As AI reshapes how we work and create, industry experts DMA Anderson and Anne Krishnan will break down what you need to know to stay ahead, protect your privacy, and harness new tools for your creative projects.
Event Schedule
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | AI 101: What's AI and Why Now? A "plain English" introduction to the current tech boom. Understand why AI is suddenly everywhere and what it means for your daily life. (Presented by DMA)
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | The Future of Creativity: Explore how AI is transforming art, music, and storytelling right here in Los Angeles. (Presented by DMA)
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | AI, Privacy, & Your Data A vital session on digital literacy. Learn practical steps to keep your personal info out of AI models and navigate the ethical challenges of the AI age. (Presented by Anne Krishnan)
Meet the Speakers
DMA Anderson - DMA Anderson is a veteran TV producer and executive, tech entrepreneur, and multi-sector strategic consultant. In television, DMA has helmed top-rated programming for CBS, Bravo, A&E, TLC, and more, and has served as Co-Head of Television for Lee Daniels Entertainment, VP of Creative Talent Development for Disney Television, and VP of Development for BET. Her strategic consulting clients have included Netflix, NBC Universal, the City of Berkeley, Ukraine's TET TV, and the Los Angeles Public Library. In tech, DMA is in her third year as founder and CEO of Korgi, an AI-generated project boards connecting the world's leading productivity and collaboration tools. Korgi is her fifth commercialized app, and she holds three software patents. DMA is a graduate, with distinction, of Stanford University and is a career-long member of the Television Academy, the Producers' Guild of America, and American Mensa.
Anabel Krishnan - Anabel Krishnan is a Technical Program Manager and Founder of Amparo, a community-focused venture making tech and AI accessible to everyday people. With over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams at AI startups and tech companies, she designs and delivers workshops for various communities including Spanish-speakers, emerging adults, and parents. She brings a hands-on, empathetic approach to every session and believes technical knowledge is empowering. Passionate about closing the digital divide, Anabel believes that understanding AI isn't just a technical skill but a civic one.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.