Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Maybe we're biased here in the Seattle metro area, but it seems like on a typical day it does not take long to bump into Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether it’s in the news, on social media, at work, or a party, AI is a hot topic, and everyone is talking.
AI has been integrated into our smartphones and computer systems in all sorts of visible ways, and even more so, behind the scenes. At this point, AI is almost impossible to avoid and hard to detect. AI just suggested I add a comma to that sentence (good call).
People are finding it fascinating, useful, efficient, and powerful. It's also raising myriad concerns, regarding accuracy, bias, environmental impact, copyright, jobs, and more. There’s no doubt that AI brings with it significant issues for society to address.
Are you wondering how to understand both the opportunities and threats? How can people figure out the best way to participate, and not feel left behind, while also establishing personal safeguards, as well as systemic regulations? Who benefits the most, who gets hurt, and where is all of this headed? A lot of change happening at a mind-bending pace.
If you’d like to be proactive in learning more about Artificial Intelligence, but you're not sure how to go about it, here are a few educational resources that might help you gather more information.
AI Classes
These are self-paced online educational classes that we offer through our educational partners for a fee:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Suite
- AI for Teachers: Increase Productivity & Improve Instruction
- AI Integration to Map Stress in Urban Greenspaces
- Develop GeoAI models for Precision Agriculture
See the full list of AI classes offered through Seattle Central College Continuing Education.
Seattle Colleges AI Resources
AI Basic Knowledge
AI Resources
AI Task Force
AI for Students
North AI Lib Guide
Central AI Lib Guide
South AI Lib Guide
eLearning AI resources
AI and Copyright
AI and Ethics - North Seattle College
Data Privacy and AI Tools - North Seattle College
Citations and Copyright - Seattle Central College