AI Salon is where leaders and explorers gather to unlock the potential of generative AI. We’re creating a space to learn, create, and advocate—together.
Our members are AI leaders as entrepreneurs, and inside their organizations, because they embraced generative AI early and played first, mindfully created, and now they generously lead—learning out loud, supporting others, and becoming go-to voices in a world hungry for AI understanding.
PLAY FIRST, joyfully exploring generative AI, gaining the knowledge and inspiration to →
CREATE EXCELLENCE by knowing what you want, and staying committed to the fidelity of the idea, unleashing you to →
GENEROUSLY LEAD others, enriching lives, redefining what’s possible, and unlocking a new era of human achievement.
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Election Day carries a strange quiet this year. A handful of municipalities are voting, most of the country is not, and yet the air still feels charged. Not with pageantry or celebration. With fatigue. With a nervous hum beneath everyday life. With the awareness that even when the ballot printers rest, democracy does not pause….
There is a strange new weight settling on our backs. Not the weight of work itself, but the weight of being seen as someone who deserves to work in the first place. Everywhere you look, visibility has turned into a job. You line up at digital gates, clicking boxes to prove you are not a…
We we round out the end of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we wanted to ensure instead of just tips about passwords or phishing scams, we talk about the real stakes: privacy as a civic right, not a software feature. In the world of constant data collection, protecting that right means confronting the systems and incentives…
By Brandon Tidd Usually, by the final day of a tech conference, the crowd has thinned, the coffee line is shorter, and the seats are easier to come by. Not so at MAICON 2025. By 8 a.m., the third-day keynote with Alex Kantrowitz and Mike Kaput was standing room only—a clear sign of how strong…
By: Brandon Tidd What was once a niche gathering for marketing technologists has matured into a movement of business leaders, educators, and technologists converging around a single question: How do we move humanity forward with AI? The main conference floor at MAICON 2025 opened with the kind of kinetic energy only AI can generate: coffee-fueled…
Cleveland is buzzing this week as the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2025 kicks off, drawing hundreds of forward-thinking marketers, strategists, and technologists to the North Coast. Hosted by the Marketing AI Institute, MAICON is where the conversation about artificial intelligence in marketing gets real—bridging theory, tools, and transformation. It’s an event designed not just to…
The October 7 session of AI Salon Presents marked a major leadership transition and an exhilarating deep dive into agentic creativity. Co-Founder Leah Fasten announced her departure to refocus on her personal art practice, welcoming Liz Miller-Gershfeld as new co-host alongside Kyle Shannon. Together they reaffirmed the Salon’s core values—Curiosity, Playfulness, Empathy, Generosity, and Create…
Gareth Hood shares his AI generated film submission for the Dor Awards
Hello Adventurers! Meet our shiny new value: CREATE EXCELLENCE It is no longer enough to dabble in AI. As models get better for everyone, the only ones who rise are those who dare to create at a higher ideal. Create Excellence is the everyday practice of pursuing an idea, setting your own standard, and holding…
Artificial intelligence has the potential to drive extraordinary benefits across sectors. But poorly designed regulation could unintentionally stifle innovation while failing to prevent real harms. SB 1047, currently under consideration in the California Senate, reflects this tension.
The AI Salon is a community of artists, technologists, and advocates shaping AI through creative conversation.
We are eager to ask the obvious questions, learn new things, and experiment, experiment, experiment. Our relentless quest for adventure and exploration ignites our inner spark, transforming our curiosity into unexpected discoveries and newfound passions.
We value creativity, joy, and the freedom to experiment. We Play First and transform learning into a captivating journey. We collaborate and Mindfully Create together when we can, to learn more, make friends and develop new circles of trust. Remember, “All work and no play” is how we did things before the Salon!
We are respectful, inclusive, and kind. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that our differences make us stronger. We accept that people might be afraid and angry and we work to understand them. We actively practice gratitude and acknowledge the efforts and successes of those around us. Humans matter.
We are willing to share our resources, feedback, and wisdom with others, and support each other’s growth & development. There is so much happening, and so much to learn, we can’t possibly keep up with it all. Understand that even if something is obvious to you, it might be a profound revelation to someone else. Learn out loud. Share what you know. Generously Lead!
It is no longer enough to dabble in AI. As models get better for everyone, the only ones who rise are those who dare to create at a higher ideal. Create Excellence is the everyday practice of pursuing an idea, setting your own standard, and holding that point of view as you guide the tools to meet it. Be brave enough to make something you’re excited to share. Then launch it, not for the applause, but for the unshakable joy of sharing something that is true to you.
Be part of a global community exploring AI with curiosity, creativity, and purpose.
