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          GENERATIVE AI BASICS | 1 hour Class

          Whether you’re brand new to generative AI or you’ve already been dabbling with AI tools like ChatGPT, this free, one-hour session is the perfect place to get a glimpse into the true potential of this powerful technology—live from an industry expert.

          Join us for an action-packed hour of generative AI basics where you’ll learn best practices for writing effective prompts and using generative AI tools responsibly. Then, sit back and watch a live demo of ChatGPT in action and get a glimpse into how you could use generative AI to streamline productivity at work and at home. 

           
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          Who’s this for?

          This class is for you if…

          • You’re brand new to AI and need to get the basics down
          • You’ve heard about the power of AI, but have been hesitant to actually try it
          • You want to learn how to apply basic AI principles at work or home
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          technical requirements

          To participate in this class, you’ll need to make sure you’re set up for success with the following:

          • A free Google account
          • A Zoom account
          Additional tooling requirements will be shared in the pre-class email
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          Key Takeaways

          You’ll leave this class with these skills under your belt:

          Understanding large language models (LLMs)

          Learn about the benefits—and limitations—of LLMs, and how they’re trained with supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.

          Using AI ethically and responsibly

          Learn how to identify and mitigate bias when using generative AI tools, and why fact-checking is essential to ensure accurate outputs.

          Best practices for prompting AI tools

          Learn the five key principles for prompting AI tools (like ChatGPT) to generate the response you actually want.

          Class Agenda

          Get a quick introduction to what generative AI is, how it works, and why it’s becoming one of today’s most talked-about technologies.
          Learn how LLMs like ChatGPT are trained, what they can (and can’t) do, and how they’re powering the next wave of AI tools.
          Explore the key ethical considerations when using AI tools, including data privacy, bias, and responsible use at work and beyond.
          Discover how to write clear, effective prompts that get better results from generative AI—plus a few tricks for refining your outputs.
          Watch a live walkthrough of ChatGPT in action and see real examples of how it can boost productivity in everyday scenarios.

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          Look out for an email one day before, and one hour before the class with the Zoom link and class materials. If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder or reach out to help@generalassemb.ly and we’ll make sure you’re set up.
          Just one hour. And, if you can’t make it, you’ll get the recording so you can watch it in as many chunks, as many times as you need.
          You bet—we want you to continue practicing and referencing the things you learned long after your class ends. You should receive the recording and any in-class materials via email within one week of your class.
          We don't believe your education should end when your workshop does, so you'll have plenty of time to access your class recordings to review and revisit what you've learned at your own pace.
          Think of free classes as the “ice cream sample spoon.” No cost, no commitment, and you can try as many flavors as you want. Free classes are one-to-two hours long and hosted in a Zoom webinar where participant audio/video is automatically off, and interaction is contained within Zoom chat and Q&A functions. Workshops, on the other hand, are more like the “single scoop.” It costs a little, but you get a lot more. Workshops are three-to-seven hours of live instruction hosted in a Zoom meeting room where participants can share audio/video and interact live with instructors and classmates.
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