Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutorial for Students

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) lesson is intended to give students an overview of the fundamentals of AI. Learning about artificial intelligence (AI) offers numerous benefits and opportunities, here are a  few:

1. Understanding Emerging Technology: AI is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Learning about it helps you stay informed about the latest technological advancements and how they might impact various industries and aspects of society.

2. Learn what it's useful for and how to prompt effectively: Discover the benefits and applications of effective prompting, and learn techniques to create impactful and precise prompts. This knowledge enhances the ability to interact with AI models to achieve desired outcomes.

3. Ethical Considerations: As AI becomes more pervasive, it's essential to understand the ethical implications of its use. Learning about AI enables you to engage in discussions about ethical AI development, responsible AI deployment, and the potential societal impacts of AI technologies.

4. Career Opportunities: AI skills are in high demand across industries such as healthcare, finance, automotive, retail, and more. By learning about AI, you can enhance your career prospects and explore job opportunities in fields like data science, machine learning, robotics, and AI research.

5. Future Preparedness: AI is expected to play a significant role in shaping the future of work, society, and technology. By learning about AI, you can better prepare yourself for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in an AI-driven world.

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What is AI Literacy? 

AI literacy is the ability to:

• critically evaluate AI technologies
• communicate and collaborate effectively with AI
• use AI as a tool, online, at home, and in the workplace.

Each module has a specific goal and objective:

• Develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, including its key concepts, technologies, and real-world applications.
• Search AI using descriptive prompts.
• Understand AI technologies' ethical, societal, and legal implications, including bias, privacy concerns, and the impact on employment and society.
• Recognize that with the advancement of AI, employment requirements and job skills will likely change.
• Explore AI tools capable of generating realistic images and videos, and understand their legal implications.
• Cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning, as AI technologies evolve rapidly, and staying abreast of new developments is crucial for success in the field.

Always consult with your WCC instructor if using ChatGPT is appropriate and acceptable for course work. 

We aim to keep this guide updated, but with new developments occurring rapidly, it might be outdated when you read it.