Episode 4.5

Episode 4.5 - AI Series: Generative AI

The second episode of our AI Series focuses in on How Generative AI Works. Join Keith, Sarah and Katherine as they discuss what it is, how it’s different than other types of AI, how it works, its limitations, real-life applications, and a special resource for you!

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Correction: In this episode Keith refers to Photobucket having 20 million photos, the actual number referenced in the Reuters article is 13 billion. Source.

Generative AI

• Types of AI - Predictive AI, Reactive AI, Generative AI

• Examples - 

  1. Generated lesson plans and materials

  2. AI Tutoring

  3. Student-generated images for supporting writing

  4. Manufacturing - optimize designs, reduce waste, increasing production

  5. E-commerce - Targeted advertising, virtual try-ons, makeup style

• How AI Works - Image

  1. Training Data

  2. Deep Learning

  3. Neural Network

  4. Generative AI Tools

  5. Human Input

  6. Original Artifact

• Kent ISD's AI Pack and Plays

Resources and References

• Bringing AI to School - ISTE/ASCD

• Inside Big Tech's underground race to buy AI training data - Reuters

• The promises and perils of AI in education - Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier

• AI is dreaming up drugs that no one has ever seen. Now we’ve got to see if they work. - MIT Review

• Kent ISD's AI Pack and Plays

• The IT Crowd

Tools

• Diffit

• Khanmigo

• Canva Magic Media

Professional Learning

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Podcast PDx

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Transcript

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