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Essentials of AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Essentials of AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Online

The Unit for Data Science and Analytics at Hayden Library, Arizona State University, is excited to call for applications for a three-day workshop titled “Essentials of AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs).” This workshop is designed for a broader audience interested in understanding the fundamentals of AI, generative AI, and LLMs without requiring any prior coding knowledge.

  • Day 1: AI Essentials
    • AI History, Significance, Philosophy, Various Branches
    • Machine Learning Fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning) 
    • Deep Learning Fundamentals
  • Day 2: Generative AI and LLM(s)
    • Generative AI vs Discriminatory AI
    • Generative models (GANs and VAEs)
    • Transformers and LLMs
  • Day 3: Prompt Engineering, Future Trends, and Ethics
    • Text, video, audio, image generation
    • Where is AI revolution heading to?
    • Is the future with AI safe?

Date:
Monday, July 29, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 11:45 am
Time Zone:
Arizona Time (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.

Registration is required. There are 5 seats available.

On the first day, we will explore the essentials of AI, covering its history, significance, philosophical aspects, and various branches. Additionally, we will revisit fundamentals of machine learning- including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning-and deep learning as well as intuition behind these AI approaches. The second day focuses on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Attendees will learn about the differences between generative AI and discriminatory AI, followed by an introduction to generative models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs). The session will also cover transformers and the role of LLMs in AI advancements. On the final day, the workshop will address prompt engineering techniques for text, video, audio, and image generation and the future trends in AI. The workshop will conclude with exploring the trajectory of the AI revolution and the critical ethical considerations surrounding AI, such as safety and super-alignment. This workshop is tailored for participants of all backgrounds and does not involve any coding, making it accessible to anyone interested in AI.

Event Organizer

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Namig Abbasov
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Kerri Rittschof