City of Long Beach Launches Community Workshop Series on Generative Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills and Data Privacy
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is celebrating Digital Inclusion Week by hosting a series of free Community Workshops on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Skills, and Data Privacy. These workshops, organized by the City's Department of Technology and Innovation, will take place throughout the month of October 2025.

The workshops aim to equip residents with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world and understand the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. Through engaging presentations, hands-on activities, and live demonstrations of common AI tools, participants will gain a clear understanding of Generative AI and how it is being used in Long Beach.

In addition to learning about AI, participants will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience using AI tools safely and effectively. The workshops will also cover important topics such as data privacy and cybersecurity tips that can be implemented in everyday life.

The workshops will be held at various locations throughout Long Beach on different dates. These include the Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center at Houghton Park on October 8th, El Dorado Park West Community Center on October 13th, Silverado Park Community Center on October 15th, Long Beach Senior Center on October 20th, and Billie Jean King Main Library on October 22nd.

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The workshops are free to attend and open to all levels of AI experience. To ensure consistent access to information for all participants, each workshop will cover the same content. Food and refreshments will also be provided. Residents are encouraged to register in advance at lbcity.info/aiprivacy.

For those who require interpretation services in Spanish, Khmer or Tagalog, these will be available upon request when registering for a workshop. The City is committed to accommodating these requests in advance.

The Community Workshop Series aligns with the City's efforts to increase digital inclusion and promote safe and effective use of emerging technologies. It also aims to strengthen public understanding of data privacy and AI. These efforts have not gone unnoticed, as the City was recently named a winner in the inaugural AI 50 Awards by the Center for Public Sector AI. This recognition reflects Long Beach's real-world impact of AI and its commitment to using technology responsibly to improve public service.

For any questions about the workshops, residents can contact Omar Moncayo, Data Privacy Analyst at Omar.Moncayo@longbeach.gov or Malgosia Rejniak, Technology and Innovation Department Program Manager in AI and Data Governance at Malgorzata.Rejniak@longbeach.gov.

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