Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Drum Day is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration showcasing traditional drumming practices representing various cultural traditions. The air will be filled with the sounds of traditional drums during this lively community event.  The event concludes with a community drum circle. Everyone is invited to join.  We'll gather on the front lawn of the O.O. Howard […]

When Your Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

After his father passed away, Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad brought him back—digitally. To give his young children the experience of knowing their grandfather, he created an artificial intelligence (AI) simulation he called “Grandpa Bot” that could act like his father. As his kids grow up interacting with Grandpa Bot, Ahmad has had to confront firsthand the […]

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