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|  | | | AI, Fintech, & Social…Oh My! The 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo (AIMLX25) brought together experts and innovators pushing the boundaries of AI. We’re also shining a spotlight on Manuel Godoy and Bernardo Garcia, the visionary founders of Felix, a digital remittances platform. Meanwhile, with misinformation spreading faster than ever during crises, states are stepping up to protect the public with smarter strategies. These stories remind us how technology isn’t just changing industries—it’s shaping the way we live and stay informed.
Quick Summary In this 345th edition, for local & state tech: Event Recap: AIMLX25 FL Startups: The Founders of Felix Social Media: Fight Disinformation During Emergencies Featured: Finale Events | About Tom FL Tech Events
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| | |  | | 🚀 A Deep Dive Into the Future of AI and Machine Learning at FSU. | FSU News Last week on Feb. 28th, the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo (AIMLX25) brought together experts and educators to explore how AI is shaping education. The event featured discussions on AI-assisted lesson planning, automated grading systems, and how these technologies can transform both teaching and learning. Keynote & Expert Insights – Attendees heard a keynote by Fengfeng Ke, who discussed AI-powered simulations, and Michael Neal, who explored the complexities of AI and plagiarism in academia. Experts from FSU’s Data Science Program and College of Education shared their insights on the ethical integration of AI in education. 🧑🏻🎓 Interactive Demos & Research – The expo featured hands-on demonstrations and presentations from FSU researchers, showcasing real-world applications of AI in education. Experts from FSU’s College of Communication and Information and Department of Scientific Computing shared innovative tools that are already changing the way we learn and prepare for AI-driven careers. A Day of Innovation – Held at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, AIMLX25 provided an exciting day of networking, learning, and exploring the future of AI and machine learning. Both experts and newcomers gained valuable insights into how AI is shaping the world around us. Key Takeaways: Different colleges of FSU are testing different tools and use cases. Some restrict their students, while others allow students to use AI with class policies in place. The purpose of the conference was to connect AI experts, enthusiasts, and users from across the campus & community.
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| ⭐️ Meet the Founders of Félix: Manuel Godoy and Bernardo Garcia. | Endeavor Miami via LI Félix, founded in 2021, is a digital remittances company that makes it simple for users to send and receive money via WhatsApp, targeting Latino immigrants in the US who send money to family and friends in Latin America. By using stablecoins, Félix enables fast and cost-effective money transfers starting at $2.99 per transaction. In 2023, the Latin American remittance market reached $155B. 💰✨ In May 2024, the company raised $15.5M in a Series A round led by Castle Island Ventures. The founders, Manuel J. Godoy, an electrical engineer and founder of Bitely, and Bernardo Garcia, who previously worked at Uber and Waymo, were inspired to create Félix by their own challenges as immigrants.
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|  | | 🌐 States Work to Fight Disinformation During Emergencies. | GovTech Florida's Legal Actions Against Misinformation: Florida passed a law attempting to prevent social media platforms from banning political content, especially from politicians, but the law is currently on hold as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality. 🧑🏻⚖️ A new law that took effect on January 1, 2025, now requires social media platforms to ban Floridians younger than 14. 🙅🏻♂️ Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially during emergencies like the LA wildfires, where false information quickly circulated online. A few states, like California, passed a law requiring online platforms to remove fake or AI-generated election-related content within 72 hours of complaints and grant politicians the right to sue for non-compliance.
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| | |  | | Finale Events USA | About Tom Tom Puketza, Owner of Finale Events, specializes in Speaker Coaching and Corporate Event Production. He helps professionals and organizations create memorable talks and outstanding events. With a background in theater, Tom has been an active TEDx organizer and speaker coach for 5 years. He guides speakers from idea development to impactful stage delivery, ensuring events resonate with audiences and deliver more than just ROI.
Reach out to Thomas Puketza: ✉️ Email: tom@finaleevents.com 📞 Phone: 352-448-8538 ✅ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly 👀 Watch Tom’s TEDx Talk |
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| | |  | | Thursday, Mar. 6 Featured Event: The Monroe by NAT20 | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 5:30 PM | The Monroe Outdoor Patio, 1327 S Monroe St Suite 5 | Free Learn More Unlock the Power of AI: Transform Your Business & Personal Life by Making Awesome | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 6 PM | 2818 Industrial Plaza Drive #STE H | General Admission $20 Register
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