Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s an operational necessity for lean arts organizations. In this episode of The Offstage Mic, Aubrey Bergauer sits down with Ashley Gross, CEO of the AI Workforce Alliance, to demystify how AI can save cultural institutions tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of staff hours. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or an early adopter, this episode provides a baseline for understanding the current tech landscape and moves quickly into practical application.Ashley shares her "inception story" of building a $115 million revenue pipeline using AI tools before ChatGPT even existed.

Together, Aubrey and Ashley walk through live exercises, including drafting an internal AI policy and building an automated "AI agent" for a general inquiry inbox. You’ll learn how to identify "leaks" in your processes, the difference between simple automation and autonomous agents, and how to ensure your technology adoption aligns with core artistic values like inclusivity and accessibility.

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