Atherton Library

<ul><li>Cost: Free</li>
<li>Registration: Recommended/Required</li>
<li>Audience: Adults/Teens/All Ages</li>
<li>Book Signing: Yes/No</li>
<li>Q&amp;A: Yes</li>
<li>Accessibility: ADA accessible</li>
<li>Parking: Available onsite/nearby</li>
<li>Contact: <a href="https://smcl.org/get-in-touch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">smcl.org/get-in-touch</a></li></ul>San Mateo County Libraries welcomes James Wang, author of What You Need to Know About AI, for a timely and engaging conversation with featured host Nydia Zhang.
Artificial intelligence is shaping the way we work, learn, create and connect. Whether you are new to AI or already following the latest developments, this author talk offers a clear and welcoming place to explore what AI is, why it matters and how it may shape our shared future.
A book signing will follow the talk. Free copies of What You Need to Know About AI will be available at the door, while supplies last. Giveaway copies are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the Book
In What You Need to Know About AI, James Wang cuts through the noise around one of today’s most talked-about technologies. With clarity and insight, he explores the history, principles and real-world implications of AI, helping readers better understand a fast-changing field that is already influencing daily life.
Meet James Wang
James Wang is a technologist, investor and writer with over a decade of experience in AI and deep tech. He is a general partner at Creative Ventures, an early-stage deep tech fund backing breakthroughs in AI, synthetic biology and advanced materials.
Previously, James worked at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Google's "moonshot" innovation lab, X. He has served as a board director at startups working in AI, healthcare and robotics and is a regular guest lecturer at UC Berkeley on entrepreneurship and startup financing.
Meet Featured Host Nydia Zhang
Nydia Zhang is an art gallerist, Investor and social entrepreneur whose work brings together art, technology and social impart. She began her career in Hong Kong’s gallery world before moving into venture capital and private investments, with a focus on food-tech and emerging technologies.
Nydia co-founded a grant-making foundation for blockchain social impact initiatives and serves as an ambassador to the Global Blockchain Business Council, a UN partner organization advancing technology for the Sustainable Development Goals.&nbsp;
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of learning, connection and exploration as James Wang and Nydia Zhang help make the world of AI feel more approachable, relevant and connected to our everyday lives.

Local Event: Meet James Wang, Author of What You Need to Know About AI

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Meet James Wang, Author of What You Need to Know About AI

Join us for a fun, family-friendly morning dedicated to keeping ourselves — and our oceans — healthy!
Waves &amp; Watts brings the community together with games, hands-on activities, and simple ways to create a cleaner, healthier future for our neighborhoods and the planet. Come connect, learn, and make waves for change!
Free activities include:
<ul><li><a href="https://andrewtheartist.com/climate-carnival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Climate Carnival Games</a></li><li>Interactive How-Tos for Healthier Homes</li><li>Plastic-Free Pop-Up Shop</li><li>Beach Cleanup</li></ul>
Walk, bike, or carpool if you can — it’s a beautiful way to arrive! Parking is $10 per car. No charge if you walk or bike in!
Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach!
Sponsored by <a href="https://www.westlightenergy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WestLight Energy</a>&nbsp;(formerly Peninsula Clean Energy),<a href="https://www.350siliconvalley.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> 350 Silicon Valley,</a><a href="https://www.seahugger.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> and Sea Hugger</a>. With support from<a href="https://andrewtheartist.com/climate-carnival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">City of Half Moon Bay</a>, <a href="https://andrewtheartist.com/climate-carnival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Climate Carnival Games</a>,<a href="https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Pacific Beach Coalition</a>,<a href="https://sustainablesanmateo.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Sustainable San Mateo County</a>,<a href="https://www.smcsustainability.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> San Mateo County Sustainability Department</a>, <a href="https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1236" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Citizens Climate Lobby San Mateo</a>,<a href="https://www.climaterealitybayarea.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Climate Reality Bay Area</a>,<a href="https://www.sfbaypsr.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility</a>,<a href="https://www.coastsidestateparks.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Coastside State Parks Association</a>,<a href="https://www.bbffhmb.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.beachbreakentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beach Break Entertainment</a>, <a href="https://www.coastsidefarmersmarkets.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Coastside Farmers Markets</a>, and the<a href="https://smcl.org/locations/1h/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Half Moon Bay Library</a>.

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