Objectives:
This workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI). What exactly is AI? What is Generative AI? Should I be afraid of AI? How is AI being used today? These questions and more will be answered in this workshop.
Who Is It For?
This will suit persons who wish to understand more about Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you are curious about the world of AI but not sure where to start, then this workshop is for you. AI is affecting our lives every day and more so within the last few years. Understanding what it is and how best to use it is key to grasping how this technology is impacting our world today and shaping the future.
This workshop will be targeted at a beginner level where technical terms will be explained fully so you do not require a technical background to attend this workshop.
Topic Outline:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- How AI works
- How AI is being used today
- Pros and Cons of AI
- Demonstration of simple AI applications
Workshop Content:
1. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
- Definition of AI and its significance
- Differentiating between Narrow AI and General AI
- What is Generative AI?
- Real-life examples of AI applications
2. How AI works
- What is an algorithm?
- What is data training?
- Introduction to Machine and Deep Learning
3. How AI is being used today
- AI in various industries (healthcare, finance, transportation, and entertainment).
- Ethical considerations and challenges of AI implementation
- Pros and Cons of AI
- Should we be afraid of AI?
4. Demonstration of AI applications or tools
- Understanding prompts
- Chatbots
- Image Recognition
- Image Generation