This engaging and beginner-friendly workshop offers an introduction to the foundational concepts underlying contemporary AI tools. First, we’ll cover the fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks/Deep Learning. Then, we’ll examine the capabilities and limitations of contemporary AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, and outline best practices for the use of such tools.
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Understand (and be able to describe in simple language) the concepts underlying “AI” and “Generative AI”, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.
• Understand the current capabilities of public-facing Generative AI tools.
• Understand the limitations and ethical considerations associated with the use of Generative AI.