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CRI-AI-2025-W1.pdfArtificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere — and it can be both exciting and unsettling. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the hype, myths, and rapid pace of AI developments, this 3-session online course is for you.
AI is transforming how we work, interact, and make decisions — or have them made for us. In this course, Terry Gray will cover what artificial intelligence is (and isn't), tools you can use, and its societal impact. No technical background is needed -- just curiosity!
Terry will address the following areas:
1. The Basics
Get a jargon-free overview of core AI concepts and popular buzzwords like alignment, singularity, and multimodal. Learn how AI has evolved, where it’s headed, and whether we’re in an “AI bubble.” You'll also explore competing visions of the future — from optimistic “Boomers” to anxious “Doomers” — and how to think critically about them.
2. The Benefits
See how AI is already helping people across industries — and how you can use it, too. Discover free and accessible tools that can save you time, boost creativity, or help you learn something new. Live demonstrations will show how you can start using AI in your daily life, regardless of your level of experience.
3. The Big Questions
Explore the ethical and societal implications of AI. Topics include fairness, misinformation (“hallucination”), copyright issues, environmental impact, job disruption, safety, and existential risk. Above all, we’ll discuss how to stay grounded, human, and wise in an age of synthetic reality and blurred authenticity.
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