Courses in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI, or A.I. in NYT style) is in the news more and more. The New York Times' newsletter The Morning published an article entitled A.I. Questions in the 9/15 issue. The article is a good summary of questions many of us have about AI. (Note: you may subscribe to The Morning for free at this link.)

The Center for Lifelong Learning currently offers two courses. The course descrptions are:

• Introduction to AI: Understanding the Future Implications

  This course demystifies Artificial Intelligence (AI) for adults seeking to understand how AI shapes our modern world and impacts daily life. No technical background is required - just bring your curiosity and life experience. Are you curious about ChatGPT, wondering about AI in healthcare, or concerned how AI might affect your profession and the future of work? This course provides a clear, jargon-free exploration of AI technology and its real-world applications. Through interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations, you'll gain practical knowledge about using AI tools while understanding both their potential and limitations.




• Applied Artificial Intelligence

  Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make your daily life easier in our engaging 2-hour workshop. We will show you how to use ChatGPT and similar AI assistants to write emails and letters, plan travel, research health topics, understand and visualize information, write computer programs, and more. The workshop includes hands-on practice with popular AI applications. Perfect for adults who want to leverage technology to maintain an active, interconnected, and informed lifestyle. No technical background needed - just bring your smartphone or tablet and your curiosity. Small class size ensures personal attention and plenty of time for questions.

To read more details about the schedule and instructor for these courses, do the following:

• Go to the topical index page.
• Scroll down to the topic Other Technology.
• Click on the course title for which you want more detail.
• Go register.