Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI): Part I
Event Details
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives, transforming how we find, create, and consume information. In this two-part series, library technology specialist Heather Lubchansky explores the inner workings of AI, its practical applications, and its limitations.
March 24: Part I – The Basics & Use Cases: Defining AI and the history of AI development, Applications and uses of AI in various fields, Examples of AI created content, Impacts of AI on the environment
March 31: Part II – Tools, Tips, and Ethics: Creating AI content with some popular AI tools (text, image, video, and music creation), Identifying content created using AI, Copyright infringements and job loss related to AI use
About the speaker: Heather Lubchansky works at a public library system in northern New Jersey where she specializes in helping both the staff and the community with technology assistance. Before working in a public library, Heather worked as a high school science teacher and as a resource conservationist with the USDA. When she’s not helping people become better digital navigators, Heather enjoys spending time outdoors, in her garden, and with her wonderful family.
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