AI Basics
CLASS NOTES
Day 1 of 2
- CLICK HERE to view the PowerPoint presentation
- This can be downloaded and opened with Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Day 2 of 2
- CLICK HERE to view in class activities
- This can be downloaded and opened with Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Other Items of Interest
- 'This isn't right': impact of AI data centers on residents and their utility bills (YouTube video to watch)
- "What Happens When Data Centers Come to Town" a (university paper to read)
- "Data Centers are Amazing. Everyone Hates Them" an (article to read)
- Feel free to research any AI related topic (or any topic) on your own
RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI
Proof/Review all results
- Don't assume that the AI model correctly understood the prompt
- Remember, AI is sometimes wrong
- Select and copy sentences from results (summaries, AI output in general) and Google (or your browser choice) in quotes to find the source
- Example paragraph: Welcome to iGertig, where common sense and creativity meet strategy. We can create visually compelling designs that captivate, inspire, and elevate your brand. Whether you need eye-catching logos, engaging digital marketing content, or a full brand identity, we bring your vision to life with precision and flair.
- Sample search: "...where common sense and creativity meet strategy. We can create visually compelling designs that captivate, inspire, and elevate your brand."
- Sample search result:
- Refrain from uploading personal information (yours or anyone else's) to any AI platform/model
LOGGING IN WITH GOOGLE
If you logged into any AI platforms during class using "Login with Google," you may want to disconnect that platform's association with your Google account.
Disconnect Google Account from 3rd Party Apps
Step 1: Log into your Gmail account. At the top right, click or tap your account icon.
Step 2: Click or tap "Manage your Google Account"
Step 3: Click or tap "Third-Party connections"
Step 4: Find the app you wish to disconnect on the list and click or tap the arrow to the right
Step 5: Select the "Delete all connections you have..." option and follow the confirmation prompt
