“The Seduction of AI for Writing” with Larry Ebert – March 15, 2026
Perhaps the most transformative technology of our lifetime, Generative AI is becoming de rigueur in a rapidly-expanding set of human activities, with writing at the fore. AI can produce certain written content amazingly quickly and shockingly well. For it’s efficiency and quick creation alone, use of AI is seductive. But there are downsides. Impacts range from threatened content ownership to homogenization, loss of authenticity, and more. In this workshop, we explore the pearls and perils of AI and discuss how to adjust our mindset for suitable use of AI that preserves or elevates human dignity and creativity.
About Larry Ebert
Larry Ebert is an instructor at the University of San Francisco and Golden Gate University as well as a leadership and innovation consultant, researcher, systems thinker, author, and public speaker. Larry has an abiding interest in the human impacts of AI, exploring the impact of AI on the arts, in education, and across business. He is currently researching the impact of AI on human critical thinking and creative thinking skills. He has recently published chapters that include “Systems Thinking in an Age of AI” for a book, “AI and Consciousness,” and “The Promise and Perils of AI in the Arts” for the book, “The World Remade by Artificial Intelligence.” He delivers workshops and talks on leadership, innovation, and AI. Larry is also a professional musician. Learn more at LarryEbert.com.
Schedule
$5 for members, $10 for guests, free tickets available*
Community
1:00 Doors open
1:30 Welcome and networking with members & guests
Program
2:00 p.m. Club Announcements
2:30 p.m. Special Programming
3:00 p.m. Featured Speaker: Larry Ebert
4:00 p.m. Author Support Group more info here.
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