25 Minutes of AI: The SXSW Speed-Briefing
Summary
The AI news cycle doesn’t just move fast—it moves at the speed of culture. In this high-intensity, 25-minute live briefing, Monks takes their signature monthly innovation series from the screen to the stage. This isn't a lecture; it’s a no-nonsense sprint through the breakthroughs, the hype, and the real-world applications actually worth your time. Designed for the SXSW audience, this session is structured into four rapid-fire acts: Monthly Wonders: A pulse check on the week’s biggest AI news and hidden gems surfacing in Austin. The 101 Deep Dive: We peel back the curtain on a complex concept—moving beyond the buzzwords to explain the tech shifting the industry. Monks in Action: A raw, behind-the-scenes walkthrough of an AI-powered case study, demonstrating how we turn agentic workflows into creative impact. The Homework: You leave with a tangible task—a specific tool to test or a framework to apply—ensuring you walk out smarter than you walked in.
- Format: Presentation
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- Presented By: Monks
Contributors
- Sneha Ghosh
- Olivier Koelemij
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