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 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. 

Who is this course for?

This course is for everyone who is interested in AI.

What will you learn? 

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

Topic Overview: artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithm

How much time do you need to invest? It will take around 1 hour to complete this course.

Course Certificate: After successful completion you will receive a certificate

Course Developer: Kiron Open Higher Education GmbH & Dr. Julia Schneider (We Need to Talk, AI*) Co-operation Partner - KI-Campus. Partly developed with H5P. 

Course Contact: In case of technical troubleshooting, please reach out to atingi@giz.de    

License: CC-BY-NC-SA