AI Basics & GenAI Tools and Tips (w/ The AI Collective)
Bring your laptop, your coffee, and a light lunch and join us for a hands-on workshop covering the essentials of AI and generative AI tools. Designed for anyone who wants to understand what AI actually is, how to talk to it effectively, and how to put it to work. No technical background required.
The session:
11:00 AM — Welcome and introductions
11:10 AM — AI Basics: key concepts and how to think about them (30 min)
11:40 AM — Privacy & Personalization in GenAI tools, hands-on (15 min)
11:55 AM — Prompting: how to talk to AI effectively, hands-on (30 min)
12:25 PM — GenAI tools and features for everyday use
12:45 PM — Q&A
1:00 PM — Wrap
What you'll learn:
AI is already part of your daily life. But most people are using it at 10% of its potential, or not at all, because no one sat down and explained it clearly.
This workshop does exactly that.
We'll start with the fundamentals: what AI actually is, how generative AI works, and why it matters. Then we'll get hands-on with prompting, privacy settings, personalization features, and the tools you're most likely to use every day.
By the end of this workshop, you will:
Understand the key concepts behind AI and generative AI
Know how to protect your privacy when using AI tools
Write prompts that actually get you what you want
Have a working knowledge of GenAI tools and their best features
What to bring:
Laptop (required)
A free account with at least one GenAI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot)
Instructor: Nisreen Cain
Who should come:
This workshop is designed for:
Beginners and curious non-technical folks
Anyone who has tried AI tools but feels unsure about how to use them well
Professionals who want to get more out of GenAI in their daily work
No coding. No prior AI experience needed.
Limited seats.
We keep workshops small (40 people max) to make sure everyone gets hands-on support. Register early.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
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