Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
Thu, Oct 03
|Virtual Workshop
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Virtual Workshop
About the event
What is Artificial Intelligence
Duration: 2 hrs
Understanding what AI is, how it works, and how AI models impact our world, is a first step to AI literacy. In this workshop, we will learn about the history of AI, where it is today and future possibilities. We will dive into a discussion of innovation and the importance of intentional and responsible AI. We will explore Chatbots and prompts, and warm up our critical thinking skills. And wrap up with a discussion and continued learning opportunities.
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This workshop series provides a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on its growing influence in the social good sector. As AI continues to evolve, it is increasingly being applied to address critical global challenges, from combating climate change to improving healthcare and advancing gender equality. However, along with its transformative potential, AI also brings new ethical concerns about bias, privacy, and unintended consequences. In this series, participants will explore the history of AI, its current applications, and the importance of developing AI systems that are responsible, fair, and aligned with human values.
Participants will also dive into AI’s role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through case studies that showcase AI-driven innovations in areas such as environmental sustainability, clean water, and public health. Special attention will be given to how AI is being used in Canada, including insights from experts in the field. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and guest speakers, this series equips attendees with the tools to engage with AI thoughtfully and responsibly, and provides a framework for applying AI to create meaningful, positive change within their organizations and communities.
These workshops are now open to anyone who'd like to attend. Please register for the first workshop if you'd like a link to all three workshops, or register individually for the workshops you'd like to attend.