AI Learning Program – Session 1: Generative AI for Beginners
October 21, 2024
Ever felt like a fish out of water in the world of AI? Well, you’re not alone! We just wrapped up our first AI learning session, and boy, was it a rollercoaster of discoveries, laughs, and “aha!” moments.
The Kickoff
Picture this: our host Ricky Soo confessing that even as a tech industry veteran, he found himself playing catch-up with AI earlier this year. But instead of throwing in the towel, he did something pretty rad – he challenged himself to create one AI solution every single day! Talk about diving into the deep end, right?
What We Learned
First up, we got our hands dirty with ChatGPT and learned some cool prompting tricks. You know how sometimes you ask AI a question and get an answer that makes you go “Huh?” Well, we learned how to speak “AI” to get better results! Think of it like learning to order coffee at a fancy café – once you know the lingo, you get exactly what you want.
Then came the fun part – we discovered Gamma, this awesome tool that turns your ideas into snazzy presentations in seconds. No more late nights wrestling with PowerPoint! (Though we still love you, PowerPoint. Don’t go anywhere!)
The Best Part? Everyone’s a Star!
The real magic happened when everyone shared their creations. We had someone writing an apology letter (with AI checking if it was convincing enough – clever, right?), another person creating a school presentation, and someone else diving into company research. Each person brought their own flavor to the AI kitchen, and the results were chef’s kiss.
Tips We Picked Up Along the Way
- Always double-check what AI tells you (because sometimes it likes to get creative with facts!)
- Keep your prompts clear and specific (no AI mind-reading yet!)
- Don’t be afraid to ask AI to explain its reasoning (yes, you can ask “but why?”)
- Remember: AI is like a very eager assistant who sometimes needs a bit of guidance
Looking Ahead
Our next session promises to be even more exciting – we’re talking advanced prompting strategies, speech writing, and (drumroll, please) planning our very own books! Yes, you heard that right. We’re going from AI beginners to potential authors in just a few weeks!
Want to Join the Fun?
If you’re sitting there thinking, “This sounds like my kind of party!” – you’re absolutely right! Our next session is coming up in two weeks, and trust us – you won’t want to miss it. Whether you’re a tech newbie or just AI-curious, there’s a spot for you in our growing community.
Final Thoughts
The best part about this journey? We’re all in it together. From teachers worried about AI-written assignments to entrepreneurs looking to streamline their work, we’re all figuring this out one prompt at a time. And hey, if we can do it, so can you!
See you at the next session! And remember – in the world of AI, there’s no such thing as a silly question. Just make sure to prompt it right! 😉
P.S. Shout out to the participant who used AI to check if their apology letter would work – that’s the kind of creative thinking we’re talking about!
