Okay, folks, UX Brighton was absolutely incredible! I spent yesterday immersed in a world of AI-powered design, mind-blowing talks, and enough inspiration to fuel my brain for months. Will Taylor kicked things off with a fascinating deep dive into the history of AI, tracing its evolution from the 1950s to the present day. It was a powerful reminder of how far we've come and the incredible potential AI holds for UX. Glenn Jones then served up a hefty dose of knowledge about machine learning and design. His insights into the quirks of language models were both fascinating and a little bit terrifying. It definitely highlighted the importance of responsible AI development and ethical design. Hannah Beresford then took the stage to discuss the challenges and solutions in conversational AI. She reminded me that curiosity is key in this ever-changing world and shared some brilliant ideas about how conversational AI can enhance user experiences. Definitely got my wheels turning! Manú Bartlett and Ewa Koc followed with a compelling presentation on building user trust in AI products. Their focus on trust calibration over trust maximization really hit home. After all, who wants to feel like they're interacting with a shady robot? Transparency and user-friendliness are key! While I was ready to snooze after lunch, Pablo Stanley injected a burst of energy into the room with his infectious enthusiasm! He introduced us to Lummi, his AI-powered tool for creatives. While I couldn't see all 600 slides😅, I was captivated by his vision for human-centered AI tools. Plus, he promised no images with characters having more than 5 fingers – a major win in my book! Philip Bonhard then took us on a nostalgic journey through the history of computing, highlighting the impact of big data and the rise of AI. I couldn't agree more on his idea of using AI to assist in research planning by creating templates and automating repetitive tasks, freeing us up to focus on more strategic work. Kwame Ferreira's session on "userless" research definitely shook things up! While I'm not quite ready to ditch human users entirely, his bold vision sparked some fascinating conversations. The future of research is going to be wild! Finally, Maggie Appleton closed out the day with a powerful talk on the rise of AI-generated content and its implications. Her insights into the spread of misinformation and the challenges of proving human identity in the age of AI were both fascinating and concerning. I especially liked her analogy of thinking about AI like animals – we need to learn to collaborate and coexist with this new form of intelligence. Huge thanks to Danny Hope, Annie-Marie Page 🪴and other organisers and all the amazing speakers for such an inspiring and informative event. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go process all this amazing information! https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhangar/Shubhangar