Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

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What You Will Learn

AI Fundamentals: Understand the origins, evolution, and core principles of artificial intelligence.
Everyday AI: Learn how to optimize your daily tasks and decision-making with AI tools.
Prompt Engineering & Best Practices: Explore effective prompting techniques and responsible use of AI.
Smart Tools in Action: Discover practical use cases using AI-powered browsers, mobile apps, and YMCA-specific examples.
Generative AI & Limitations: Gain insights into how large language models work—and their capabilities, risks, and ethical considerations.

Introduction to AI Adopting AI at the YMCA
Welcome Message MSFT
Introduction to AI - The origins of AI
Introduction to AI - Navigating the Future
Introduction to AI - Optimizing your Day
Prompt Engineering - Introduction
Prompt Engineering - Best Techniques
Using AI - Introduction
Using AI - Exploring the Web
Using AI - Fishing for Great Ideas
Using AI - What Edge has to offer
Using AI - Additional features of Edge
Using AI - On your Mobile Phone
Using AI – More Use Cases for a YMCA Context
- Using AI – Camp Planning and Programming
- Using AI – Sports Programming
- Using AI – Communications and Social Media
- Using AI – Managing Youth Centres
“Responsible Use of AI” Toolkit - Guide to the responsible and safe use of AI
Capabilities and Limitations of AI Systems - Fundamentals of AI
Capabilites and Limitations of AI Systems - Generative AI key uses, limitations and smart tips
Capabilities and Limitations of AI Systems - How LLMs work and their common errors