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Launchpad to fundamental questions of artificial intelligence – part 1: What is AI?

Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with our course, “Launchpad to Fundamental Questions on AI.” This course offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the basics of AI. This part 1 course provides an...

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Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with our course, “Launchpad to Fundamental Questions on AI.” This course offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the basics of AI.

This part 1 course provides an introduction, using real-life examples to explain essential terms and concepts. The visually rich content is presented in bite-sized sections, supplemented with interactive elements and reflection exercises that encourage social exchange.

By the end of Part 1, you will be able to:

  • define the term AI and recognize the ambivalence it entails
  • describe how availability of computer power supports the growth of AI
  • describe the key improvement in algorithms that supported the growth of AI
  • describe the three terms that are often associated with AI: Machine Learning, deep Learning, Neural Networks
  • define data and its importance for AI