Machines That Make: Demystifying Generative AI Technology

Lottery entry opens January 9 and closes January 16. Regular registration opens January 15.
Dates: September 25 - October 2, 2024
Meets: W from 10:00 AM to 12 N
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $25.00
Date Day Time
09/25/2024Wednesday10 AM to 12 N
10/02/2024Wednesday10 AM to 12 N

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

In this hands-on workshop, we'll work together to understand how generative AI works, practice using generative AI tools, learn the basics of prompt engineering and discuss what this emerging technology can do. We will experiment and learn together as we work through sample prompts and best practices for using generative computing systems like ChatGPT, Bard and Claude. Please bring your own laptop to participate in the hands-on exercises. No prior knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) is required, but an eagerness to experiment and explore is encouraged!

Course Takeaways

  • Achieve introductory AI literacy by discussing fundamental concepts and applications.
  • Identify and use generative AI tools for your own interests.
  • Create and adapt prompts to achieve specific goals and tasks.
  • Identify and address potential biases in generative AI systems.
  • Collaborate and learn from others to elevate your generative AI skills.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $25.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Jason Clark

Jason Clark, professor and head of Research Optimization, Analytics and Data Services at the MSU Library, brings expertise and research in AI architectures and AI literacy. In his work and research, Jason has focused on software development, metadata and data modeling, Web services and application programming interfaces (APIs), machine learning and interface design. More recently, he has started to explore algorithmic literacy and how machine bots and artificial intelligence (AI) create types of user experiences and knowledge patterns. As an educator and MUS Teaching Scholar, Jason strives to craft teaching experiences that consider how technology has social impacts and how practical learning opportunities for implementing technology can be realized. In these learning sessions, he will share his expertise on generative AI and related technologies with an eye toward practical applications of this emerging technology.
Date Day Time Location
09/25/2024Wednesday10 AM to 12 N Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
10/02/2024Wednesday10 AM to 12 N Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church