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Dear New Yorkers,

The city is emerging as a hotspot for artificial intelligence.

This December, events company Society 32, will hold its ninth AI summit in Manhattan. It’s expected to attract 4,000 attendees, up 15% from last year, as technologists and executives from a wide range of industries try to figure out how AI will affect their businesses.

The conference is just one example of how NYC is rising as the nation’s second most important center for what is known as generative AI.

The city boasts scores of startups. Big tech companies like Google are centering much of their AI research here, and universities are deeply committed. In addition, the Adams administration is trying to claim for New York the mantle as the most aggressive city implementing AI.

Read more about how AI is supercharging the city’s tech sector here.

Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Monday's Weather Rating: 8/10. A great start, with high temperatures in the upper 70s and manageable dew points. Partly sunny early with some increasing clouds and slowly rising humidity later. Still, the vibes are pretty dang good out there for now!!

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Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Wednesday, Sept. 18: A free evening sound bath in a public garden. 6 to 7 p.m. at the East Fourth Street Community Garden, 171 E. 4th Street, Brooklyn. Wednesday, Sept. 18: A free outdoor screening of Paw Patrol: The Movie. 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., Henry M. Jackson Playground, 15 Jackson St., Lower East Side. Friday, Sept. 20: A free outdoor concert at sunset including a Steely Dan Happy Hour. 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Pier 3 Plaza at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

THE KICKER: Want to know when New York City will reach peak fall? Keep tabs by reviewing the state’s weekly fall foliage reports.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Monday.

Love,

THE CITY

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