Introduction to ChatGPT And Other AI Tools for Absolute Beginners

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This beginner-friendly half-day course is designed to introduce you to the fascinating realm of AI tools and technologies. You'll get hands-on experience with popular free AI applications like ChatGPT and Copilot's Image Creator, and explore the wider landscape of Large Language Models including giants like Google's Gemini (formerly known as Bard) and Microsoft's Copilot. Delve into the future possibilities of AI tools, understand their limitations, and discuss the ethical implications of AI in our world today.

No previous experience with any AI tools is required for this course. It will involve active participation and use of tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or Claudeso does require you to sign up for free accounts with OpenAI and Microsoft at least, if not also Google and Anthropic.

This is a practical introduction aimed at demystifying AI and revealing its growing impact on our lives. If you already feel confident using AI and ChatGPT and want to learn how to use them more effectively, check out The Art of AI Prompt Engineering.

What You Will Learn:
 

• On this half-day introductory course, you will:
• Be introduced to practical AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft's Image Creator
• Explore the broader landscape of Large Language Models and other AI tools
• Discuss the limitations, ethical considerations, and responsible use of AI

Content:

• 1. Using ChatGPT 
• Direct, hands-on activity engaging with ChatGPT.
• Discussion of ChatGPT’s capabilities and real-world applications.
• 2. Understanding what "AI" is and how it works
• Learning lingo (like what a "Large Language Model" is) so that you can understand more of what is being talked about out there.
• Understanding the basic mechanics of how the Large Language Models process information to generate content.
• Overview and experimentation of various models: Google's Gemini (Bard), Microsoft's Copilot, Claude etc.
• 3. Using Microsoft's Image Creator
• Practical experience in creating images using Copilot.
• Discussion around other image creating AI tools, and how to prompt it and further reading to explore.
• 4. Limitations and Ethics of AI Tools
• Discussing the limitations and challenges of current AI technologies.
• A hands on exercise exploring ethical considerations, particularly around privacy, bias, source material, and societal impact.
• 5. Understanding the Broader Landscape of AI Tools
• Observing the current areas where AI tools are being developed.
• Discussing the future of AI tools and what might be possible very soon.
• Getting you to think about where you, personally, might be able to find use for AI tools.
• Next steps
• Guidance on further learning resources and advanced courses.
• Information on community forums and groups for AI enthusiasts.