Demystifying AI

About This Session

Description

Experience a practical, approachable session demystifying AI designed specifically for non-technical audiences from nonprofits, businesses, and communities. Learn through live demonstrations how AI tools like ChatGPT, Calude, Gemini function, while discussing important ethical and environmental concerns.

This session offers clear, accessible explanations of AI mechanics, demonstrates creative yet critical applications of AI like deepfakes, and explores sustainable practices to balance AI innovation and environmental responsibility. Leave informed and confident, ready to use AI effectively in your daily life and work.

What we'll cover:

AI Mechanics Simplified: Understand AI through accessible explanations of neural networks, machine learning, and language models like ChatGPT, demonstrated live.

Deepfakes and Their Impact: Explore how AI-generated content can creatively inspire or dangerously misinform, with clear examples distinguishing between authenticity and deception.

Ethics in AI: Examine real-world ethical dilemmas, biases, and societal impacts of AI, fostering a practical understanding of responsible AI use.

Sustainable AI Practices: Discover eco-friendly methods to minimize AI’s environmental footprint, including energy optimization and green computing.

Interactive Q&A: Engage in lively discussions and real-time Q&A, exploring AI’s relevance to your industry and personal life.

Leave equipped with practical insights and confident in applying ethical and sustainable AI practices in your community and workplace.

Topics & Focus

Primary Topic Area
topic - digital literacy & technology
Session will also cover:
topic - diversity, equity & inclusion
topic - adult foundational education (HSE, ASE, ABE) 450x68

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Handouts & Materials

No handouts or materials available at this time.

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Presenter

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Bhavani Kola
Dept. Chair Mathematics
Tarrant County College

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Audience
ROLE general audience
Level
LEVEL intermediate
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Other info:

Come join the session—sit back, relax, and enjoy it like your favorite Netflix show, while soaking up valuable insights!

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Page checked or updated: 6/19/2025

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