The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
The Aged Intelligence Society, founded by Shoshana Berger and Nina Willdorf, is a social group catering to women seeking to navigate the AI boom. The duo, both former magazine editors, noticed a lack of women participating in the AI conversation, so they decided to host events to bridge that gap. Their first event was oversubscribed, and they quickly gained over 1,000 Substack subscribers.
At their events, Berger and Willdorf emphasize the importance of being fluent in AI, especially for women who are often sidelined in the tech conversation. They also take care to set expectations by having a "ideological parking lot" rule, where attendees can discuss concerns about AI without the event becoming a platform for negative discussions.
The group focuses on practical applications of AI, such as reducing administrative burdens, helping with complex problems, and providing economic value. Berger and Willdorf share personal stories of how AI has helped in their own lives, including using it to address a mother's eligibility for long-term care and improving a consulting proposal.
By hosting intimate gatherings, the Aged Intelligence Society aims to create a safe, inclusive space for women to learn and utilize AI technology.
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