Class 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem
Summary: Gain a foundational understanding of AI’s transformative role in contemporary business and society, examining its historical evolution, current applications, and future trajectories.0
Learning Objectives:
- Define artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI within the modern technological context
- Differentiate between narrow AI, general AI, and specialized AI applications
- Analyze AI’s impact across industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing
Key Topics:
- AI timeline: From symbolic AI to neural networks to large language models
- Types of AI systems: Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning paradigms
- Real-world AI applications and case studies from leading organizations
- Ethical considerations and responsible AI principles45
Activities:
- Interactive discussion on AI experiences in daily life
- Group analysis of industry-specific AI use cases
- Reflection exercise on personal AI learning objectives