A practical introduction to artificial intelligence designed for government employees, covering core concepts, real-world applications, and the opportunities and challenges of AI.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to AI
- What is AI?
- Everyday examples of AI
- Introduction to algorithms, machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning
- How AI works
- Activity: Search vs. AI
Module 2: AI Technologies & Usage
- Introduction to language models
- What is a GPT?
- Overview of AI technologies
- What AI can do for you
- Activity: Ask ChatGPT a Question
- How to get useful output with better prompts
Module 3: Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations for AI
- Model training and data privacy (PII and PHI)
- Legal implications of AI-generated content (copyright, liability, licensing)
- Ethical challenges: AI biases, transparency, and accountability
- Compliance with regulations: GDPR, CCPA, and other legal frameworks
- Activity: How to Disable Training
Taught by
Bruce Gay, Steve Pesklo, and Brian Simms