2. Introduction to AI

### Learning Objectives

- [ ] List the capabilities and limitations of AI tools
- [ ] Explain how to integrate generative AI in the workplace

### Link to the coursework

https://www.coursera.org/learn/google-ai-essentials#modules

### Why are we doing this?

Discover how AI works and explore foundational AI concepts, such as machine learning (ML). Learn about the rise of generative AI and how to perform tasks with it. By the end of this module, you’ll have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools and how to integrate generative AI in the workplace.

### Maximum time in hours

2

### How to get help

Join the AI Essentials Track channel on ITP Slack #track-ai-essentials

Everyone doing this track must join this channel and participate. A big part of this track is analysing, discussing, and reflecting on the ideas presented within it. Bring your questions to the Slack channel, and prepare for the workshops on Saturday. (Bring questions to those, too!)

### How to submit

This is tracked on the Coursera platform.

Start with the Coursera Introduction to AI module linked in the issue and review the listed learning objectives. Complete the coursework within the two-hour limit, discuss questions in the AI Essentials Track Slack channel, and use Coursera to submit or record completion.

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