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Join Heather Dalal, MLIS, MEd, as she delves into the Hidden Costs of AI at an in-person program scheduled for 11:00am on Saturday, May 2 at the Main Library
 
Dalal is a librarian and educator who, over the past 25 years, has worked in academic libraries breaking down emerging technologies into clear practical steps that anyone can follow. Her workshops focus on how AI can be used to support learning, work, and creativity while keeping humanity at the center. 
 
During the 90-minute workshop, Dalal will examine what powers AI system—including energy use, water consumption, human labor, and embedded biases; explore the misformation surrounding AI and how the growing volume of AI-generated content can affect the reliability of information; and provide tips to enable one to learn to think critically about these tools, evaluate AI-generated information, and use AI responsibly.
 
Open to adult patrons and registration is suggested but not required.

The Hidden Costs of AI: People, Power, and the Planet
(In-Person)
Saturday, May 2
11:00am-12:30pm
Main Library

Examine what powers AI systems, including energy use, water consumption, human labor, and embedded biases.

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Reading to your child has been scientifically shown to have numerous benefits, and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten was designed to incentivize parents to give their children a head start.
 
Signing up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is easy to do through our Beanstack program, which also allows you to track the books you’ve read. For every 100 books, parents can earn a virtual badge and also claim a prize from their local Edison Public Library branch.
 
For more information or to collect your welcome package for joining, stop into any EPL branch.
 
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library.

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Main Library  | 340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 -  (732) 287-2298
Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 -  (732) 738-0096
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