Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this hands-on Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course, we will introduce you to the key concepts in modern AI and discuss how they apply to you and your business. You will get “hands-on” with AI technologies and gain an appreciation of what is happening under the surface while discussing many of the challenges that are holding back the adoption of these tools.

Course Agenda

• Module 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?
  In this module, we will define artificial intelligence, the different terms, and technologies available within AI, and discuss some of the constraints and limitations to those technologies.
  Objectives:
  • What are the different terms the fall under Artificial Intelligence, and what do they mean to me?
  • How should we define “intelligence”?
  • What technology is available with AI?
• Module 2: Machines that learn
  How do machines make these fast, accurate, consistent decisions?
  • What is machine learning?
  • How can these technologies benefit an organization?
  • Best practices associated with machine learning
  • How can you tell if a machine learning model is effective?
• Module 3: Exploring Generative AI and ChatGPT
  In this module, we delve into the realm of generative AI and its applications, focusing on the powerful tool known as ChatGPT.
  Objectives:
  • Understand the limitations and ethical considerations associated with generative AI technology.
  • Identify alternative generative AI tools and approaches available in the market.
  • Explore the versatility of generative AI by leveraging it to create both textual content and images.
• Module 4: Protecting AI Systems
  In this module, we discuss the dangers of AI and how to keep yourself, and your organization, safe while using these tools.
  Objectives:
  • How do you secure Artificial Intelligence?
  • What are the risks of Artificial Intelligence?
  • Best practices for protecting your business, and your privacy
• Module 5: AI, society, and ethics
  What happens when we delegate decision-making to the machines?
  Objectives:
  • What types of biases drive from AI systems, and how can we mitigate those?
  • How does a business ensure they are being ethical while using AI?
  • What impact does AI have on society, and how do you navigate these impacts in a business context?
• Module 6: The future of AI
  In this module, we sketch various AI-fueled scenarios, and consider how likely they are to come to fruition.
  Objectives:
  • What is the threat of AI on humanity, on our businesses?
  • What does the future of work and business look like?