Hands On AI Exploration with Labs

Hands-on AI Exploration with Labs
with Agi Sardi

Ten Session Workshop
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m. 

All dates (Sessions alternate between lectures and labs):

Lectures: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19
Labs: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26

✨ Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what Chatbots have to do with your existence now and in the future?

Dive into this 10 session, supportive and encouraging course where learning meets creativity! We’ll begin with engaging presentations that demystify the basics of AI, then move into using practical online tools for prompting, image generation, and music creation—discovering how AI can become a powerful tool for self-expression.

In addition to lively discussions, participants will take part in biweekly hands-on sessions designed to deepen understanding through experience. These interactive labs will guide you step by step in applying AI tools to real-world and personal interests—whether that’s  image generation, music creation, or problem-solving.

Students can complete the browser-based assignments and share their creative accomplishments with the group, building community and confidence in how to use AI responsibly and imaginatively.

As long as you can perform a Google search and share your screen on Zoom, you have all the background you need to participate. A computer or laptop is required along with basic comfort navigating websites. Zoom "Screen Sharing" training sessions will be provided by OLLI if you do not yet know how to do so. Expect to spend about an hour or more weekly exploring suggested exercises between sessions. 

Agi Sardi is a Budapest-born computer engineer, polyglot, and world traveler with a passion for technology and the arts. Agi is the founder of Agi AI Academy and holds degrees in Biochemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Global Technology Management.  As the head of Raytheon's Advanced Technology Laboratory, she integrated advanced technologies for Air Traffic Control, Space Station Development, Theater Battle Management, and Environmental Monitoring. Transitioning to academia, she taught at MIT, Brandeis and developed Northeastern’s Adult Ed Web Production Certificate. Agi practiced Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance for 30 years in Brazil and the USA and is an avid sculptor, painter and chess player. Today, she merges her expertise in AI with her love of the arts, guiding lifelong learners in exploring the power of integrating AI into their daily lives.

Cost: $100 for OLLI at BCC members,
           $150 for non-members

Please note the price includes a software fee.

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Refunds are not available unless space is filled from a waiting list.

Register online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to register by phone with a credit card.