Jerry is the CEO of Gradual, a community platform, and is seeing the front line of how AI is effecting both online and in-person communities. We are in uncharted waters and in this conversation, we explore how AI might impact these communities, why AI could lead to more sustainable online spaces of gathering, and much more. Summary Gradual was born out of the ELC community, a community of engineer leaders. Gradual started as an internal tool for the community but eventually became its own product. The platform uses AI to provide personalized and timely experiences for community members. AI enables knowledge sharing and retrieval, making it easier for community members to find the information they need. Gradual is used by both established organizations and emerging companies to build and grow their communities. The platform empowers local moderato …