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 ====Quick recap====
-The meeting covered several community initiatives and projects, including Wei Din's work with various town committees and her involvement in community activities in Lexington. The discussion focused heavily on AI applications, particularly the development and implementation of chatbots for town budgets, monument maintenance, and educational purposes, with Professor Liang and others exploring the potential and limitations of AI tools in serving the community. The group also addressed concerns about AI usage in education and society, discussing topics like AI literacy, responsible AI use, and the importance of human oversight in AI applications.
+The meeting covered several community initiatives and projects, including Wei Ding's work with various town committees and her involvement in community activities in Lexington. The discussion focused heavily on AI applications, particularly the development and implementation of chatbots for town budgets, monument maintenance, and educational purposes, with Professor Liang and others exploring the potential and limitations of AI tools in serving the community. The group also addressed concerns about AI usage in education and society, discussing topics like AI literacy, responsible AI use, and the importance of human oversight in AI applications.
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 ===First-Generation Immigrant Community Leadership===
-Wei Din shared her journey as a first-generation immigrant in the United States, highlighting her experiences in different cities and her involvement in various community activities in Lexington. She discussed her work with the PTA, the creation of a database for donation tracking during the pandemic, and the development of a website for the Town Celebrations Committee's Smiles and Miles project. Wei Din also mentioned her role as a board member for the Community Endowment of Lexington and her efforts to analyze data to identify nonprofits in need of support during the pandemic.
+Wei Ding shared her journey as a first-generation immigrant in the United States, highlighting her experiences in different cities and her involvement in various community activities in Lexington. She discussed her work with the PTA, the creation of a database for donation tracking during the pandemic, and the development of a website for the Town Celebrations Committee's Smiles and Miles project. Wei Ding also mentioned her role as a board member for the Community Endowment of Lexington and her efforts to analyze data to identify nonprofits in need of support during the pandemic.
 ===AI Tools for Community Engagement===
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 ===Student-Developed School Building Chatbot===
-The discussion focused on a community chatbot project developed by high school students to provide reliable information about the new high school building project. The chatbot, which launched after beta testing with 3,000 queries, uses trusted sources including the school building committee and town data, while being careful not to present itself as an authoritative source of information. The project was funded personally by the developers rather than through community funds, and the team, led by Jerry, has been working on it for several years, creating both the chatbot and a previous app for finding shortest paths to historical sites.
+The discussion focused on a community chatbot project developed by high school students to provide reliable information about the new high school building project. The chatbot, which launched after beta testing with 3,000 queries, uses trusted sources including the school building committee and town data, while being careful not to present itself as an authoritative source of information. The project was funded personally by the developers rather than through community funds, and the team has been working on it for several years, creating both the chatbot and a previous app for finding shortest paths to historical sites.
 ===AI Roles and Human Oversight===
-The discussion focused on the role and limitations of AI, with Speaker 10 (LCC-237) emphasizing the importance of human oversight and transparency in AI usage. They highlighted the need to verify AI results and be aware of biases, while also discussing how certain tasks, like basic coding and tutoring, could be replaced by AI. Speaker 8 (LCC-237) and others debated whether AI could truly replace human judgment, creativity, and leadership, with some expressing disagreement about AI's capabilities in these areas. The conversation concluded with a mention of the ”verifier law” by Jason Wei, which outlines the limitations and capabilities of AI.
+The discussion focused on the role and limitations of AI, with an attendee emphasizing the importance of human oversight and transparency in AI usage. They highlighted the need to verify AI results and be aware of biases, while also discussing how certain tasks, like basic coding and tutoring, could be replaced by AI. An attendee and others debated whether AI could truly replace human judgment, creativity, and leadership, with some expressing disagreement about AI's capabilities in these areas. The conversation concluded with a mention of the ”verifier law” by Jason Wei, which outlines the limitations and capabilities of AI.
 ===AI in Education: Challenges and Verification===
-The discussion focused on the role and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT in educational settings, particularly for the high school building project. Speakers emphasized that while AI can perform well with clear, objective tasks, human verification remains crucial for accuracy and trustworthiness. They highlighted the importance of clear communication with AI tools and the need to verify results, especially when dealing with complex real-world problems. The conversation also touched on the integration of large language models with local data sources and the use of RAG (retrieval augmented generation) to enhance AI's capabilities in generating reliable answers.
+The discussion focused on the role and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT in educational settings, particularly for the high school building project. Speakers emphasized that while AI can perform well with clear, objective tasks, human verification remains crucial for accuracy and trustworthiness. They highlighted the importance of clear communication with AI tools and the need to verify results, especially when dealing with complex real-world problems. The conversation also touched on the integration of large language models with local data sources and the use of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) to enhance AI's capabilities in generating reliable answers.
 ===AI in Education and Society===
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 ===AI Chatbot Transparency Concerns===
-Olga expressed concerns about AI being used as a training tool without public awareness, citing examples like robotaxis in San Francisco. She criticized the chatbot for being addictive and not ready for prime time, highlighting its limitations in accessing and providing accurate information. The group discussed the transparency of the chatbot's data sources, with Speaker 10 (LCC-237) inviting Olga to participate in an upcoming AI ethics event. John noted that the chatbot's effectiveness depends on the quality of the data it is supplied with, while Dave Kahn emphasized the potential of AI as a tool to help students organize their thoughts and research.
+Olga expressed concerns about AI being used as a training tool without public awareness, citing examples like robotaxis in San Francisco. She criticized the chatbot for being addictive and not ready for prime time, highlighting its limitations in accessing and providing accurate information. The group discussed the transparency of the chatbot's data sources, with an attendee inviting Olga to participate in an upcoming AI ethics event. John noted that the chatbot's effectiveness depends on the quality of the data it is supplied with, while Dave Kahn emphasized the potential of AI as a tool to help students organize their thoughts and research.
 ===Lexington Chatbot Development Discussion===
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 ===Community Projects and Tech Initiatives===
-The meeting focused on several community projects and initiatives. Olga discussed her work on a chatbot and proposed a workshop for teachers on AI usage in schools, which would be funded by the Natural Science Foundation. Steve presented a projection mapping project on the Ellenstone Building, which will tell the stories of historical figures in Lexington through animations. The team is preparing for an event on January 10th, 2026, where they will showcase their work. The conversation ended with plans for future presentations by students involved in these projects and upcoming sessions on Wi-Fi technology.
+The meeting focused on several community projects and initiatives. Olga discussed her work on a chatbot and proposed a workshop for teachers on AI usage in schools, which would be funded by the Natural Science Foundation. An attendee presented a projection mapping project on the Ellenstone Building, which will tell the stories of historical figures in Lexington through animations. The team is preparing for an event on January 10th, 2026, where they will showcase their work. The conversation ended with plans for future presentations by students involved in these projects and upcoming sessions on Wi-Fi technology.