A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence    NEW!

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from search engines and writing tools to photo apps, maps, customer service, health information, travel planning, and personal organization. This beginner-friendly course invites participants to explore AI with curiosity rather than fear. No technical background is required.

Participants will learn what artificial intelligence is, how common AI tools work in general terms, where AI is already showing up, and how to ask better questions when using AI-powered systems. The course will focus on practical understanding rather than any one product or platform. Participants will compare different kinds of AI tools, discuss what they can and cannot do, and practice evaluating AI-generated information with healthy skepticism.

The course will also address privacy, misinformation, bias, accessibility, and ethical use. Through hands-on examples and guided discussion, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of AI, a stronger ability to evaluate new tools, and greater confidence deciding when AI may be useful, when it may not be appropriate, and how to stay in control as a thoughtful human user.