Dr. Marianne Reese, Founder and Director of LifeLong Learning, conceived of the AI series due to AI’s exponential growth and the need for the public to understand its uses and limitations.
“AI is a relatively new tool that is being used in ways the public is often unaware of,” Reese noted. “We all need to know more about this powerful technology, understand AI’s positive and concerning applications, and learn the skills necessary to scrutinize the information it generates.
“AI will become increasingly prevalent, so we need to be informed consumers as AI impacts politics, medicine, business, finance and other areas of our lives,” Reese said.
The AI Learning Series is led by Dr. Kimberly Conner, Digital Strategy Lead for Information Technology at Texas State. Connor’s role is to help demystify innovation and make technology approachable for students, staff and faculty. With a rare combination of expertise in law, education and IT, Dr. Connor bridges the gap between complex digital tools and the people who use them.
Almost 80 lifelong learners attended the AI Series Kickoff Event on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
The Sept. 3 class covers AI use of our personal data and AI-generated misinformation and scams.
The Sept. 17 class features a comparison of different AI services (e.g., Chat GPT, Gemini).
The Oct. 1 class covers practical AI tools for daily life, with an exploration of AI applications for communication and creative projects.
The Oct. 15 class covers AI reliability & accuracy, AI limitations and and best practices for verification.
The Sept. 29 class covers AI for personal enrichment, such as enhancing hobbies and expanding personal interests.
The final class on Nov. 3 covers hands-on activities and features a closing presentation.
Classes will be on Zoom, to register email [email protected]
For more information visit their website at lllsanmarcos.org.
