The materials for this workshop are located at the following link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MpPCNk-kUsVF24IPf_u5gA8zn8vVZ7qpjY9HuWcCtM4/edit?slide=id.g34713ca2e29_0_67#slide=id.g34713ca2e29_0_67.
There are no prerequisites for this workshop.
In this workshop, we provide a basic and relatively non-technical introduction to the foundational concepts underlying contemporary AI tools. First, we’ll cover the the fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks/Deep Learning. Then, we’ll examine the capabilities and limitations of contemporary AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, and outline best practices for the use of such tools.
After this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand (and be able to describe in simple language) the concepts underlying “AI” and “Generative AI”, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.
- Understand the current capabilities of public-facing Generative AI tools.
- Understand the limitations and ethical considerations associated with the use of Generative AI.
This workshop does not cover the following:
- Prompt engineering. This is covered in D-LabWorkshopName.
- Applied coding for Machine Learning. This is covered in Python Machine Learning Fundamentals and R Machine Learning with tidymodels.
- Applied coding for Deep Learning. This is covered in Python Deep Learning and R Deep Learning.
Check out the following resources to learn more about AI:
- 3Blue1Brown: A video series featuring detailed explanations of the mathematical concepts underlying neural networks and Large Language Models (LLMs).
D-Lab works with Berkeley faculty, research staff, and students to advance data-intensive social science and humanities research. Our goal at D-Lab is to provide practical training, staff support, resources, and space to enable you to use R for your own research applications. Our services cater to all skill levels and no programming, statistical, or computer science backgrounds are necessary. We offer these services in the form of workshops, one-to-one consulting, and working groups that cover a variety of research topics, digital tools, and programming languages.
Visit the D-Lab homepage to learn more about us. You can view our calendar for upcoming events, learn about how to utilize our consulting and data services, and check out upcoming workshops.
Here are other AI workshops offered by the D-Lab:
LLMs for Exploratory Research Vibe Coding