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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI 101) with BetaNYC & Council District 2

July 21 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Join the Office of New York City Council Member Harvey Epstein and BetaNYC for a hands-on workshop designed to build confidence with today’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools. You will learn a practical understanding of today’s artificial intelligence tools.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Ask questions and get useful results. 
  • Spot risks around privacy.
  • Ensure that appropriate settings are in place to communicate securely. 
  • Confidently decide when AI is a helpful assistant.

Additionally, we will highlight real-world civic AI tools that help you demystify New York City government operations.

No tech background is required!

The curriculum for this workshop was developed in partnership with the New York City Council’s Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement (AICE) Initiative, AI for Nonprofits Sprint powered by the Fund for the City of New York, and with content support from Data and Society’s AI Civics.

An event flyer with a light blue abstract background, titled "AI 101 with BetaNYC & Council District 2." A description follows: "An AI 101 workshop designed to build confidence with today’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools!" Event Details: Type: Free Virtual Event Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21st 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom - link upon registration Learning Goals: "Learn how to ask better questions and get useful results, spot risks around privacy, and explore civic AI tools." Registration: A large blue button with white text reads: "Register @ beta.nyc/e260721". Logos: The bottom features the official New York City Council seal and "Harvey Epstein City Council District 2" on the left, and the large "BetaNYC" logo on the right. Visuals: On the right, an illustration of an indigenous woman with a bun and a yellow top is sitting cross-legged on a stack of five teal-blue server racks, using a laptop. The base of the servers is surrounded by stylized green foliage.

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Office of Council Member Harvey Epstein

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