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Next Lab Guilds

Artificial Intelligence

Overview

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) guild at Next Lab is dedicated to advancing the field of artificial intelligence through research, experimentation, and practical implementation. The guild nurtures a community of AI enthusiasts and developers researching large language models (LLMs), multimodal AI, automation, and intelligent systems that drive innovation forward.


About the AI Guild

The Artifical Intelligence guild mission is to bridge AI research with real-world applications, using tools like Hugging Face, OpenAI, DeepMind, and LangChain to integrate AI across all Next Lab guild disciplines, including digital storytelling, game development, user experience design, and backend infrastructure. The guild focuses on fine-tuning models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI-powered personas, and automation workflows, ensuring that their work not only enhances existing projects but also paves the way for new possibilities in AI-driven creativity.

The AI guild has evolved into a hub for cutting-edge AI development, starting from foundational machine learning principles to deploying sophisticated AI-driven solutions. Guild members actively contribute to AI education, upskilling initiatives, and collaborative projects, ensuring that Next Lab remains at the forefront of this rapidly growing field. Through weekly discussions, hands-on workshops, and research collaborations, the AI guild fosters an environment where curiosity meets technical excellence.

Whether you’re an experienced AI developer or just beginning your journey into artificial intelligence, Next Lab’s AI guild provides a space to learn, innovate, and shape the future of artificial intelligence together.

Member Spotlight

Ananya

“Being part of the AI guild has been an incredible experience. It’s given me the chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects in a hands-on way, helping me build real-world skills while staying at the forefront of AI innovation. Through this guild, I’ve not only gained valuable technical experience but also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded people, expanding my network in the AI space. Working on these projects has strengthened my confidence and deepened my understanding of how AI is shaping the future.”

Hrushikesh

“It was an amazing opportunity to get some hands-on experience on AI. This is a new and exciting space with edge devices hosting AI and solving problems from a low computation standpoint. I believe open source, low-cost LLMs democratize AI, and bring the benefits of AI to underprivileged communities.”

Hithesh

“Being part of the AI Guild has truly transformed my perspective on everyday work. In this fast-paced field, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how AI is reshaping the world. Working on projects like Edge AI has not only enhanced my technical skills but also contributed to my professional growth.”

How to join

At Next Lab, our guilds are communities of practice that bring together people from diverse backgrounds to explore, experiment, and collaborate on cutting-edge projects. Whether you are a student, faculty, or industry professional, there’s a guild for you.

  1. Explore our guilds: Learn more about our active guild community on Discord.
  2. Attend a meeting: Guilds host regular meetings and events. Join our Discord and see our events for more info.
  3. Join a guild: If you’re ready to take the next step, join our Discord community.