​AI Cafe: Claws: What They Are And What They Can Do

​Everyone has access to AI — but it's the same AI every time you open a new chat. What if instead of a tool, you had a companion? In this hands-on workshop, William Bakst introduces Claws — personal AI that run on their own dedicated computers, building memories, developing their own personalities, and growing more capable the longer they're with you.

​Each Claw becomes something unique — shaped by its experiences and the person who brought it online. Through live demonstrations, you'll meet real Claws, see how they think and work, and discover what becomes possible when your AI isn't just smart — it's yours.

​Agenda - AI Networking

​​8:45 - 9:30 am • Coffee and Socialize

9:30- 10:30 am • Talk and Presentation

​10:30- 11:00 am • Networking

​March 19th, 2026

​About: William Bakst

​William Bakst is the co-founder and CEO of Chelae, a company building persistent AI assistants that run 24/7 on your computer.

​With a B.S. and M.S. from Stanford in AI and Theoretical Computer Science, William has spent his career making AI practical and accessible — first as co-creator of Mirascope, an open-source AI developer toolkit, and now with Chelae, which puts always-on AI assistants (called "Claws") in the hands of everyday users. He believes the next leap in AI isn't smarter models — it's personalized AI that feels distinctly yours.

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