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The Free Life Planner: Empowering Lives with Emacs-Based AI

Andrew Dougherty (he/him) - Pronunciation: DOH-er-tee, IRC: aindilis, https://frdcsa.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/frdcsa, adougher9@gmail.com

Format: 20-min talk cancelled
Discuss on IRC: #emacsconf
Status: Sorry, this talk has been cancelled

Description

The Free Life Planner (FLP) is an ambitious, Emacs-based artificial intelligence project aimed at creating a comprehensive life management system to address global challenges like poverty, hunger, and disease. This talk will provide a 5-year progress report on FLP, highlighting its integration with Emacs and its potential to serve as a virtual secondary social safety net.

FLP leverages the power of free/libre software and AI to offer intelligent planning and decision support across various life domains. Key features include modules for finance, health, nutrition, and transportation, all accessible through an Emacs interface. The system employs advanced planning algorithms, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide personalized assistance tailored to individual needs.

We'll explore how FLP uses Emacs as its central developer console, demonstrating how it can control Emacs through agentic software. The presentation will showcase practical applications of FLP, such as the Gourmet meal planner and the financial planning module, illustrating how these tools can improve quality of life and promote self-reliance.

The talk will also address the challenges faced in developing FLP, including privacy concerns and the complexities of releasing such a comprehensive system. We'll discuss our commitment to free/libre software principles and our vision for FLP's future as a tool for social good.

By attending this talk, you'll gain insights into: - How Emacs can serve as a platform for advanced AI applications - The potential of free/libre software to address global challenges - Practical applications of AI in daily life management - The intersection of technology and social responsibility

Join us to explore how the Free Life Planner, powered by Emacs and AI, aims to transform lives and create a more equitable future for all.

About the speaker:

Andrew Dougherty is the creator of the Free Life Planner and the driving force behind the FRDCSA project. With over two decades of experience in AI and free software development, Andrew is passionate about leveraging technology to address social challenges. His work on FLP combines cutting-edge AI techniques with the extensibility of Emacs to create a comprehensive life management system. Today, Andrew will share insights from FLP's development over the past fifteen years, demonstrating how Emacs-based AI can be harnessed to empower individuals and communities worldwide.

Questions or comments? Please e-mail adougher9@gmail.com

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