“In the 1980s, if you wanted to be a fairly techie person, all you had to do was be able to program your VCR and use a fax machine. Congratulations, you were a techie in the ‘80s! “Right now, today, if I were to take all the technological information that would be useful in your role and download it into your brain right now today, by tomorrow it would be outdated.” At #CitySummit24, we heard from the amazing AI specialist, futurist and author @cryswashington on the power of AI and its possibilities. In her presentation, Washington stressed how it’s impossible to be fully caught up on technology in today’s day and age. But that’s okay – because neither is everyone else. The goal is not to be caught up, but rather, to adopt a culture of curiosity like a child still exploring how the world works. Interested in learning more about how to demystify AI and incorporate it into your municipality? Download NLC’s AI in Cities Report & Toolkit at nlc.org/aitoolkit. #NLC100 #12DaysOfCitySummit

It’s so hard to accept that #CitySummit24 is almost over. 😭 Especially after today’s amazing Afternoon General Session! Today’s session focused on the future – with an emphasis on AI. We heard from Mistique Cano, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at NLC Centennial Sponsor @Google (and a former NLC intern!) on our newly released AI Report and Toolkit, informed by NLC’s AI Advisory Committee. We heard from NLC CEO @ceanthony50 on the necessity of cybersecurity training for cities, towns and villages. We heard from city leaders on how AI has benefited their communities. And finally, we heard from AI specialist, futurist and author @cryswashington on the power of AI, and its possibilities and pitfalls. “Don’t try to be caught up,” Washington advised. “Instead, adopt a culture of curiosity.” There is still one day left of City Summit, and we plan to savor every second of it! 😁 Stay tuned for more photos and videos as we wrap up an incredible week! #NLC100