AI InTheRock Blog

Insights, updates, and stories from our AI community in Central Arkansas

Bigger Possibilities, Better Questions: September 30 at UA Little Rock
Event: September 30, 2026

Bigger Possibilities, Better Questions: September 30 at UA Little Rock

John McCrary explored how to evaluate AI systems, while Owen Parker and Kurtis Cochran of Arkana Laboratories challenged us to look beyond efficiency. A recap of September 30 at UA Little Rock.

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AI at UA Little Rock: Education, Collaboration, and FlowZone
Event: August 26, 2026

AI at UA Little Rock: Education, Collaboration, and FlowZone

The August program connected university AI initiatives with the FlowZone by TruEx product story and the human work behind responsible development.

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Beyond the Chatbot: Mike Steely on Little Rock’s AI Front Door
Event: July 29, 2026

Beyond the Chatbot: Mike Steely on Little Rock’s AI Front Door

July’s program explored community memory, trusted workflows, and the connections that help people find their place in a local AI ecosystem.

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Running AI Locally: Why Small Models Matter
Event: June 24, 2026

Running AI Locally: Why Small Models Matter

Stuart Shirrell’s June program examined local models, consumer hardware, and the trade-offs behind owning more of your AI workflow.

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Inside Apptegy: Product, People, and Practical Automation
Event: May 20, 2026

Inside Apptegy: Product, People, and Practical Automation

The May meetup moved to Apptegy for a program connecting product development, company culture, and a hands-on look at robotics.

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Eric Howerton on AI, Commerce, and Brand Storytelling
Event: April 29, 2026

Eric Howerton on AI, Commerce, and Brand Storytelling

April’s program connected retail media, product content, and conversational storytelling through the work of Arkansas entrepreneur Eric Howerton.

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The Age of Agency: Zak Morris on What People Can Build
Event: March 25, 2026

The Age of Agency: Zak Morris on What People Can Build

March’s program centered on human capability: how understanding AI tools can help people solve problems, build businesses, and do more with their ideas.

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From the Dugout to an App: Baker Helton’s AI-Building Story
Event: February 25, 2026

From the Dugout to an App: Baker Helton’s AI-Building Story

Baker Helton’s February program followed a baseball coach’s path from a problem on the field to a public-facing application built with AI assistance.

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Meet the Innovators: AI InTheRock Showcase Lineup
October 24, 2025•AI In The Rock

Meet the Innovators: AI InTheRock Showcase Lineup

The AI InTheRock Showcase is where Arkansas innovators meet the frontier of artificial intelligence. Join us to experience six groundbreaking projects redefining what’s possible through AI.

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Bryan Howe: AI, Financial Data, and Product Collaboration
Event: September 24, 2025

Bryan Howe: AI, Financial Data, and Product Collaboration

September’s featured speaker brought a product perspective shaped by global financial data, Microsoft collaboration, and a career that began in Little Rock.

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Mike Svetlic: Finding Business Value in Everyday Conversations
Event: August 27, 2025

Mike Svetlic: Finding Business Value in Everyday Conversations

The August program focused on a practical starting point for AI: capturing the value in conversations your team is already having.

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AI in the Rock Meetup July 2025: John Eddy on the Future of AI in Arkansas
July 20, 2025•AI In The Rock

AI in the Rock Meetup July 2025: John Eddy on the Future of AI in Arkansas

John Eddy joins AI in the Rock on July 30, 2025 to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries—and what Arkansas businesses should do to prepare.

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Krista Bradley on Storytelling, AI, and the Future of Filmmaking
June 26, 2025•AI In The Rock

Krista Bradley on Storytelling, AI, and the Future of Filmmaking

Filmmaker Krista Bradley shared her powerful journey at AI InTheRock, blending storytelling and predictive analytics with ethical AI tools like Greenlight. From proving naysayers wrong to attracting Oscar-winning collaborators, Bradley showed how AI can empower creators—not replace them.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare With AI: Inside AcuCode’s Game-Changing Approach
May 28, 2025•AI In The Rock

Revolutionizing Healthcare With AI: Inside AcuCode’s Game-Changing Approach

At the latest AI InTheRock meetup, AcuCode AI took center stage with a powerful message: healthcare data is broken, and AI can fix it. Learn how this Arkansas-based startup is transforming medical coding, billing, and compliance through advanced AI and a human-in-the-loop approach.

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Top AI Tools, Ideas, and Events in Little Rock: Connect, Build, and Grow - Zac Morris
April 24, 2025•AI In The Rock

Top AI Tools, Ideas, and Events in Little Rock: Connect, Build, and Grow - Zac Morris

Discover the most useful AI tools, real-world ideas, and startup events in Little Rock. AI InTheRock helps founders, creators, and professionals stay ahead with community-driven insights and innovation meetups.

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