Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

What is artificial intelligence, how does it work, and what is it used for? This introductory session will answer these questions and more, providing participants with basic understanding of AI through practice and examples. Come with your questions; there will be plenty of time to discuss what people are saying about AI and how it will affect you in your work and like.

Presenter:

Stephen Downes, Senior Research Officer, National Research Council.

A well-known author, speaker and technologist, Stephen Downes has contributed a series of innovations to the online learning community over a 35 year career developing internet technologies for online learning and new media technologies, including open education resources (OER), massive open online courses (MOOC), and personal learning environments (PLE). Recent publications include 'Ethics, Analytic s and the Duty of Care' and 'Three Frameworks for Data Literacy'.

Website: https://www.downes.ca

Cost: Free

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fRsXE3HW9RHXbxz46

This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email  mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925