
Community Conversation: Is AI Gambling With Our Lives?
1717 Cleveland Ave · Dilworth
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hey! Join us at CLT Startup House on Wednesday, September 23rd from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a free community conversation on AI.
The conversation is sparked by a tweet from Jacob Coxon, someone who recently left Anthropic, raising the question of whether the companies building the most advanced AI are acting responsibly, or if we're all just along for the ride on something with real stakes. We'll use that as our jumping off point to talk through where AI is heading, what founders and builders should actually be paying attention to, and where the line is between genuine risk and hype. This isn't a lecture, it's a real conversation, so come ready to share your take too.
A couple things worth knowing. This Wednesday is also a Collision Day at the house, which means founders are in and out working and sharing what they're building throughout the day. The 12 to 1 conversation is free and open to anyone, no pass needed. But if you want to be at the house before noon or stick around after 1, that time is part of Collision Day and requires a Collision Pass.
So: drop in free for the conversation, or grab a Collision Pass ($25/day) if you want the full day: https://booking.cltstartuphouse.com/day-pass
Location: 1717 Cleveland Ave, South End, Charlotte, NC