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 -
Generated lesson plans and materials
AI Tutoring
Student-generated images for supporting writing
Manufacturing - optimize designs, reduce waste, increasing production
E-commerce - Targeted advertising, virtual try-ons, makeup style
How AI Works - Image
Training Data
Deep Learning
Neural Network
Generative AI Tools
Human Input
Original Artifact
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
Tools
Professional Learning
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