Controversy/History | Beyond the Artificial: AI and the Workplace

Returning for its 14th season, the Valentine’s Controversy/History series invites Richmonders to take stock of the city’s most pressing issues. Everyone in the room is encouraged to share their perspective on hot-button topics, engaging with historical case studies, data, and expert voices along the way. Join the Valentine and VPM for this live recording of RVA’s Got Issues with host Rich Meagher. As artificial intelligence transforms work and productivity, how will the Richmond region adapt? Hear from local experts about AI’s impact on the labor market and the future of this evolving technology. Audience members are encouraged to engage and join the conversation on this timely topic. About Controversy/History Is artificial intelligence here to stay? How has big tech reshaped our community institutions? And what do our individual choices mean in a time of rapid change? Join the Valentine for a series of in-person community conversations about the impact of AI in Richmond. Inspired by the Valentine’s own experiment with generative AI, Dissent! Liberty & Loyalty in Early Richmond, we will take an honest look at the opportunities and challenges associated with this rapidly evolving technology, diving into timely topics like transparency, ethics and offline connection.