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This course aims to empower general users with a friendly and non-technical understanding of Generative AI. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI systems, helping learners to comprehend how AI decisions are made.
By highlighting the importance of user awareness, transparency, and informed decision-making, learners will be better equipped to make informed choices and interact with AI responsibly and confidently. The strategies and insights provided will help learners explore the creative potential of Generative AI while ensuring ethical practices and safeguarding against potential risks.
The course encourages active participation and emphasizes the collective responsibility of users in shaping the future of AI.
This course is designed for any employee or manager of a business that is either using or contemplating using AI and Generative AI, or anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to give students a plain-language basic understanding of the topic and some of the nuances of using AI.
There are no specific prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of computers and business will be helpful, but not mandatory. An open mind and curiosity about the broader societal impact of AI will enhance the learning experience.
This course aims to empower general users with a friendly and non-technical understanding of Generative AI. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI systems, helping learners to comprehend how AI decisions are made. The course encourages active participation and emphasizes the collective responsibility of users in shaping the future of AI.
What's included
23 videos7 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab
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23 videos•Total 90 minutes
Introduction to the Course and Instructor•3 minutes
Who This Course is For •2 minutes
A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence•5 minutes
What is Generative AI?•4 minutes
How Does Generative AI Work?•4 minutes
The impact of generative AI in our lives•5 minutes
Understanding transparency in generative AI•5 minutes
Explaining AI decisions: building trust & confidence•4 minutes
Empowering users: AI interactions •5 minutes
Addressing biases and fairness: For inclusivity•5 minutes
Effective AI: Educating users on how to use the tools•4 minutes
User-friendly interfaces: Easy and accessible AI•4 minutes
Educating users about AI limitations•5 minutes
Interacting with AI-generated content•4 minutes
Educating About Copyright & Intellectual Property•4 minutes
Safeguarding personal information in AI interactions•4 minutes
Collaboration and collective responsibility•4 minutes
Staying informed in the rapidly evolving AI landscape•4 minutes
The role of organizations and government•5 minutes
AI literacy and inclusive participation in AI development•4 minutes
Empowering users to shape AI development•4 minutes
Recap of Key Takeaways•2 minutes
Next Steps•1 minute
7 readings•Total 62 minutes
Additional Resources•10 minutes
[Optional] The Generative AI Lab Playground•2 minutes
Course Overview: Lesson Overview•10 minutes
Additional resources •10 minutes
Additional resources •10 minutes
Additional resources •10 minutes
Additional resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final assessment•30 minutes
1 ungraded lab•Total 60 minutes
[Optional] Access Your GPT GenAI Playground•60 minutes
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