AI Community Chronicles vol.1 💛
Curated community wisdom for AI builders, thinkers, and tinkerers.
👋 Hey Builders, Thinkers & Tinkerers!
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the very first edition of AI Community Chronicles — a curated peek into the energy, creativity, and collaboration fueling the AI Learning Program (Beta).
We're calling it Community Chronicles — because everything here is built by the contribution of the community members.
This newsletter is a tribute to standout projects, inspiring makers, powerful prompts, and the pulse of the AI Enthusiast Community.
Whether you're here to prototype, play, or push boundaries, this newsletter is your monthly dose of inspiration and insight.
So, buckle up and scroll on. Because this isn’t just about AI. It’s about building the future together - One idea, one experiment, one yellow spark at a time.
Brought to you with love 💛 by Beta Program Chief of Staff,
In this newsletter, you can expect:
TA & member spotlight
Beta by the numbers
Community resources
Hiring opportunities
Open community discussions seeking peer opinions
Upcoming events & workshops
Top projects from Beta Week 1 challenges
🌟 TA & Member Spotlight
Gratitude is the spirit of this community—and many of our TAs and members have received nominations from the community.
📈 Beta by the Numbers
Here’s a high-level snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together so far:
1,500+ members inside the AI Enthusiast Community on Teams
100+ TAs onboarded
50 TA communities launched
2,800+ projects submitted
Our AI mascot got a name: Lumo!
264+ creative "Yellow Man" designs generated
35+ community events hosted (all volunteer-led!)
📰 Community Resources
What to do when "Fix it for me" in No Code AI just... doesn't work. Full Guide, shared by Palash Somani
Check out Boardy AI: The AI-powered, voice-enabled social connector shared by J Shelly
China's AI Agent Manus Automating 50 Tasks At Once shared by Kendrick F
Privacy Concerns with Face Swapping Apps shared by Michelle Martinez Lee
Reve, the no. 1 text-to-image app beating imagen 3, Midjourney 6.1 and Recraft 3, shared by Kendrick F
Accessible Intelligence Guild Resource Guide, shared by Noe Lemus
OpenAI Academy, shared by Artem Goriunov
Fundamental of AI Agents, shared by Sam Dey
💼 Hiring Opportunities
Seeking Founding Full-Stack Engineer for AI Product (Pre-MVP) shared by Tanu Soam
Technical Program Manager Opportunity Exton, PA shared by Mac Gowaswami
Seeking Marketing Professionals for Brief MBA Research Interview on AI Efficiency shared by Metra S
Global AI Bootcamps shared by Karim Slaoui
💡Open Community Discussions
Below are the open conversations inside our community seeking peer and expert guidance:
AI for assessment creation by Nikhil G
AI Tools for A UX Researcher by Gurpreet Kalra
Seeking Developer Input: AI-Powered Phone + WhatsApp System for SMBs by June Kibue
Navigating User Conversations When AI May Replace Their Jobs by Michelle Martinez Lee
🗓️ Upcoming Events & Workshops
From Theory to Practice: Navigating AI Integration in Regulated Pharma by Atika Kumar: Thurs April 17, 8:00 AM- 8.30 AM PT
Cross-Community Hands-on Workshop: Mon April 21, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT
Responsible AI: Moving Beyond Compliance to Ethical Leadership by Ronny Ashar : Thurs - April 24, 8:00 AM - 8.30 AM PT
NYC AI Meetup - April 25th(Friday) 3-5 pm EST
👉 Don’t miss out on future events, subscribe to our community event calendar!
🏆 Top Projects from Beta Week 1 Challenges
Our Beta participants kicked off with something light, playful, and visually creative—AI fun apps and image generation! From fantasy landscapes, meme-making, or reimagining oneself as a Bridgerton duchess (👀 yes, Shyvee your secret wish is now public), we had fun experimenting and playing!
🦮 Shravanthi brought her daughter and late pug together for the first time — not in life, but through AI.
🎨 Islam styled Detective Conan across global art genres — from Van Gogh to anime, sipping coffee in Paris.
🌟 Seohyun tried on her dream jobs — K-pop idol, tech founder, and Formula 1 driver — in a stunning AI photo series.
🐾 Alex brought his pets along on a cherry blossom adventure in Japan — virtually, via MS Designer.
👑 Vaishnavi became an Indian Katniss Everdeen and reimagined Brooklyn 99 with cultural flair.
🦸♀️ Marjorie designed alter-ego superheroes by tweaking light, mood, and prompt tone, one pixel at a time.
🚀 Padmavathy stepped onto Mars — but it looked a lot like Seattle, only more cosmic.
🌌 Diksha B reimagined Starry Night with 6+ AI tools, learning how prompts shape emotion and realism.
🌍 Koyelia tested multiple AI models to visualize climate change across Asia — and proved tool choice matters.
🧙♂️ Heather turned her kids into fantasy characters — from Minecraft warriors to magical Glindas.
🏡 Analia built a picture-perfect real estate ad with her sister starring in an AI-generated dream home.
🛍️ Suhasan envisioned a future where an AI twin shops for you — freeing time for joy, books, and gaming.
🧘♀️ Astha bridged imagination and mindfulness — from peaceful dawns to festivals bursting with color.
🐘 Diksha N dreamed of owning an animal sanctuary — and AI helped her see it before it’s built.
🥋 Mac finally saw his martial artist avatar land the perfect flying kick — Bruce Lee style.
👉 Check here for full project details and learnings.
Each image was more than just pixels — it was a memory imagined, a dream expressed, a story told. Which moment resonated most with you? 💬 Drop your favorite in the comments below or share your own AI-made memory.
Love what you’re seeing? The journey doesn’t stop here. Stay tuned for the upcoming chronicles of big community wins, standout projects, emerging leaders, and the sparks that keep this ecosystem thriving.
See you in the next issue of AI Community Chronicles!
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From AI-based learning programs to connecting with like-minded enthusiasts from leading tech companies, the AI Enthusiast Community is your space to exchange ideas, explore tools, and shape the future of AI together. And trust us, this is just the beginning—stay tuned for what’s next!
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Lets gooo!! Congratulations everyone! Well done Padmarchana Kandi and AI Community Team!