Coworking space now offers AI programs to improve research, education, development

Kuleana.work coworking space in Līhuʻe has launched an AI Lab to provide a space for local entrepreneurs, students and community members to utilize artificial intelligence to benefit their lives.

In 2024, the Kuleana.work coworking space received a grant from the County of Kauaʻi Office of Economic Development to deliver education and associated programs about generative AI technology to the people of Kauaʻi.

According to their website, the nonprofit has a mission to help the people understand, work with, and use AI to improve their quality of life through their work, with their businesses, at school, as they transition from one job to another, and in many other ways.

The Kuleana AI Lab will provide hands-on experiences to the community through workshops, office hours, published research and collaborative projects that build foundational skills and foster an in-depth understanding of AI technologies.

Lab participants will learn foundational skills and can expect to engage with real-world AI tools and techniques that can be used effectively in everyday challenges.

The Kuleana AI Lab also has a focus on ethical AI use, so the community understands the responsibilities that come with artificial intelligence. Expert-led sessions delve into topics such as AI ethics, bias in machine learning, and the future of AI in the workplace.

To set up the AI Lab, Kuleana.work put together a dedicated space, built a library of reference materials, acquired a high-end computer, put together research protocols and started cataloging results and formatting them for the public to consume.

The AI Lab will be open for workshops, one-on-one consulting and walk-in office hours at the Kuleana.work co-working space at Kukui Grove Mall in Līhuʻe. Office hours will change, so check the calendar each week to see when office hours, research readouts and workshops will take place.

To learn more about the Kuleana AI Lab and the co-working space, visit the Kuleana.work website.