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Stanford AI Playground 101

Class Code Date Delivery Method Cost
ITS-1990
  • Tue Mar 11, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
 Live Online - 1 session $150

Before each session, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

Discover the features of the Stanford AI Playground in this interactive, beginner-friendly session. Learn key GenAI concepts, effective prompting, responsible AI use, and explore AI tools through hands-on activities.

Joshua Barnett

Joshua Barnett

Joshua is a leader in Information Technology, Security, and Artificial Intelligence, with 25 years of experience across the automotive, renewable energy, and academia sectors.

Program Description

AI Playground 101 introduces learners to the foundational concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the practical applications of Generative AI (GenAI). This beginner-friendly class covers the basics of Large Language Models (LLMs), UIT's AI strategy, effective prompt writing, tokenization, and how GenAI systems process data. Participants will explore responsible AI usage and the concepts of the "Human-in-the-loop" approach.

Through live demonstrations of the AI Playground’s features, participants will gain firsthand experience with GenAI. Interactive exercises guided by the instructor will enable learners to practice their skills and experiment with AI tools firsthand.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand fundamental GenAI concepts.
  • Explore the rich capabilities of the AI Playground.
  • Develop effective prompting techniques for varied use cases.
  • Learn principles for responsible AI use and the Human-in-the-loop approach.
  • Apply skills through interactive, hands-on exercises.
Topic Outline

Introduction: 

  • What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 

  • Different types of AI.

  • Tokenization and how models process data.

  • Responsible AI use. 

  • Human-in-the-Loop (HitL). 

Live Demonstration of AI Playground Features:

  • Overview of available models. 

  • Using plugins through the lens of an AI.

  • AI Assistant: Data and Code Analyst.

  • Real-time application and web page rendering. 

Hands-on Practice:

  • Interactive exercises led by the instructor.

Next Steps:

  • Sneak peek at upcoming features.

  • Where to learn more.

Prerequisites

  • Participants must have access to the Stanford AI Playground, available to all faculty, staff, students, Postdocs, and Visiting Scholars. 

  • Access to the internet, in order to use the AI Playground and your Stanford Google Drive.

Special Features

All participants who complete this session will receive a Stanford Technology Training Certificate of Completion.

The live-online format allows for engagement and interaction.

Credits
  • 2 Professional Development Units (PDU)
  • 0.2 Continuing Education Units
  • 2 Professional Development Hours 
  • Stanford Technology Training Program Certificate of Completion Awarded

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