Explore a thought-provoking workshop from Stanford University that delves into the concept of a public AI assistant to worldwide knowledge and its implications for the future of the free web. This one-hour session, organized by the Stanford Open Virtual Assistant Lab with sponsorship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Stanford Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), features insights from three distinguished speakers. Learn about the Stanford OVAL lab's open-source knowledge assistant that enhances productivity for researchers, journalists, and historians. Discover technological breakthroughs, examine case studies in history and journalism, explore new research frontiers, and understand the technical feasibility of providing free AI access to knowledge worldwide. The workshop features Professor Monica Lam (Computer Science), Professor Trevor Getz (African and World History), and Cheryl Phillips (Hearst Professional in Residence and Big Local News Director), recorded on February 13, 2025 at Stanford University.