Course Overview
Many people think Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something new that will affect us in the distant future. In reality, AI is already here and influencing our everyday lives. The Tech Savvy Seniors AI course will help you discover how you can use AI to help with tasks by learning from information and patterns. It’s not the same as human thinking, but it can do things like suggest words, answer questions, or make decisions based on what it’s learned.
You will learn the basics of AI, including what AI is and its two major components: Predictive and Generative AI. During the course we will explore practical examples of Predictive AI, such as how text, speech, and image recognition work to predict what might come next. We will also experiment with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and understand how these programs create new content, Voice assistants, AI risks and safety tips.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this AI course you will learn:
- What AI is
- Examples of AI
- Voice Assistants
- Chatbots and ChatGPT
- AI Risks
- AI Safety tips
Course outcome
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Explain what artificial intelligence (AI) means in simple terms
- Identify examples of AI in apps and everyday tasks
- Use a voice assistant and chatbot to ask a question
- Explain AI risks and safety tips
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Students should be familiar with basic computer functions.
Prerequisite: Essential
Participants must be over 60 years old. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.
What you need to provide
Please bring:
- Notepad and Pen
- Your own smart device (iPhone/iPad OR Android phone/tablet OR either your own laptop OR one supplied by the College).