Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its first AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 14, offering practical guidance on using artificial intelligence safely while protecting sensitive business data. “AI Fridays gives Southwest Florida business owners practical tools they can use immediately while building the confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled future.” “AI Fridays is part of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, president of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub. Additional AI Fridays workshops are scheduled Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 11. To register or learn more about the Aug. 14 AI Fridays workshop, visit collaboratory.org/event/ai-fridays-ai-without-the-anxiety-practical-data-security-for-businesses-of-every-size.