Introduction to AI

Demystifying AI for Newcomers and Exploring Real-World Use Cases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept confined to science fiction — it’s an integral part of everyday life and a rapidly growing field shaping how people interact withtechnology across industries. This session is designed for newcomers who want a clear, comprehensive introduction to AI, without requiring any prior technical knowledge.

At its core, AI refers to computer systems created to perform tasks that normally require humanintelligence. These include learning from experience, recognizing patterns in data, making decisions, and even adapting to new information. One of the central technologies behind AI ismachine learning, where programs improve their performance by analyzing large datasets ratherthan following pre-programmed instructions. Through accessible explanations and vivid examples, attendees will explore how AI models function—from simple recommendation systems on online stores to advanced image recognition and autonomous vehicles.

The session also covers different types of AI. Narrow AI specializes in single tasks, such as detecting spam emails or personalizing online content, and is what powers most of today’s applications. By contrast, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) describes a hypothetical system capable of human-like reasoning across many domains—something still on the horizon for researchers.

Real-world use cases demonstrate AI’s diversity and impact: AI systems help doctors diagnosediseases from medical images faster and more accurately; financial institutions use AI to detectfraudulent transactions; customer service chatbots answer questions around the clock; andcontent creators utilize AI tools to generate music and visual art.

By the end of this session, participants will not only understand what AI is and how it works butalso appreciate its immense transformative potential and current limitations. This foundation will empower them to engage thoughtfully with AI technologies in their personal and professionallives.