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Getting to grips with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Everyone is talking about it, but what do you understand about AI and its impacts, whether real or potential? We’ve curated some resources to help.
Depending on where you sit on the scale, providing you have given it some thought, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the best thing since sliced bread to happen to the workplace or it’s going to be the downfall of civilisation as we know it.
Long a theme of science fiction and futuristic dystopian novels, AI is now alive and well and residing amongst us.
Since the end of 2022 ChatGPT has been the buzzword. However this is only just one of many AI applications now available to kaimahi. For instance the Microsoft suite has Copilot and Gemini sits behind social media platforms like Facebook. There are AI tools like Perplexity that operate as search engines.
So where do you begin?
On 21st April WCL is hosting a hands-on Introduction to AI workshop hosted by Dr Fahimeh McGregor. Spaces are limited and participants will need to bring their own laptops. If this sounds like you please join us. Follow the link to register.
In the meantime here’s some other resources.
Watch and listen
What is an AI anyway? (TED talk)
Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary architects of the AI models many of us use today.
An AI Talk to understand AI Talks (TED talk)
Patrick Klingler provides you the basic functionality of modern AI in an entertaining and easy way. He equips you with a simple tool kit which you can apply to other AI keynotes in order to understand and evaluate the content.
15 AI Podcasts That Will Boost Your Understanding of AI
A curated list of podcasts about AI and its uses for all levels of understanding and interest.
Learn
These courses are available on LinkedIn learning and available by registering with your WCL library card.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Why you need to know about artificial intelligence
2h 26m, Beginner
This course is designed for project managers, product managers, directors, executives, and students starting a career in AI. First, learn what it means for a system to display “intelligence.” Then, explore the difference between classic predictive AI and newer generative AI. Next, you’ll get an overview of machine learning algorithms, artificial neural networks, foundation models, and deep learning. From the AI curious to the AI careerist, this course will help you get started with intelligent systems.
What Is Generative AI?
1h 3m, Beginner
In this course, generative AI expert Pinar Seyhan Demirdag covers the basics of generative AI, with topics including what it is, how it works, how to create your own content, different types of models, future predictions, and ethical implications.
Short reads
AI for Small Business: Practical Ways To Save Time
Automate your repetitive tasks with AI to save time and streamline workflows, from email writing and scheduling to content creation and project management.
Longer reads
- AI for business : a guide to AI adoption by Jon Whittle, 2026 Also available as Ebook
- Genius makers : the mavericks who brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the world by Cade Metz, (2021)
- I, human : AI, automation, and the quest to reclaim what makes us unique by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, (2023)
- The ChatGPT revolution : how to simplify your work and life admin with AI by Donna McGeorge, (2024)
- Open To Work: How To Get Ahead In The Age Of AI by Ryan Roslansky, (2026) Also available as ebook and audiobook
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