Newsletter: What does an "AI Maximalist" actually mean?
This is from our October 17th newsletter. You can subscribe here or view this online here.
📹 Our Bohemian AI Salon Party Got Real, Now We Want Your Hot Take
Ambistream hosted the #AIweekNY opening night party last Monday and things evolved in an unexpected way. What started as a civilized salon designed for idea exchange transformed into spontaneous filming of hot takes about AI. People engaged authentically and shared real opinions instead of bland corporate talking points. And maybe that was the point all along. See the compilation of hot takes here:
The event sparked some controversy over the definition of an AI maximalist. Attendees were encouraged to put a green sticker on their nametag if they supported unrestricted AI growth and a yellow sticker if they favored more regulation and cautious development.
We’d like to hear your take on this through a Linkedin poll:
🤖 Who Wants to Build This With Us?
We’re fundraising, help us spread the word!
Outside of attending and hosting events, we’ve been working hard on our prototypes, patents, and early creator relationships. We’ve closed our friends & family round and are now opening our angel and early-stage VC round.
Do you know investors in the media/entertainment, fintech, ad tech or Web3 spaces? These conversations often turn into interesting discussions about the future of media and tech, so reach out even if you’re just curious.
Upcoming Event: Wed. Nov 12th
During Web Summit week Ambistream is hosting our 7th Annual LGBTQ+ networking happy hour, a fixture on the Portuguese tech calendar that manages to stay both lively and low-key. It’s about community, exchanging ideas and having conversations that cross industries and borders.
📜 Blog Post Recaps
Check out our updated website where I’ve been blogging about recent events, industry shifts, and what we’re learning as we build:
We built an AI Remix Engine that transforms archived ads into modern content using new video analysis tools. Full demo video on our blog ➡
This is a blog post about how NYC’s bohemian spirit lives on and inspired the AI salon that became our #AIWeekNY opening night. Read the blog post here ➡
⚙️ Beta Testers Wanted
The platform is nearly ready for testing. We’re opening beta access to creators and early users who want to explore interactive formats.
Thanks for your support!