Demystifying AI: A Friendly Neighborhood Introduction

In this welcoming community workshop, neighbors will explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) together in an approachable, jargon-free way. Participants will uncover what AI, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models really are and see how these technologies influence everyday tools such as search engines, shopping platforms, health apps, and customer service. Through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises, learners will gain confidence in talking to AI through prompt engineering, discovering how their words can shape real results. Along the way, the group will consider AI’s opportunities, limits, and ethical implications, sharing ideas about where these tools can and cannot be helpful in daily life. By the end, participants will not only understand the basics of how AI works but will also feel empowered to keep learning, experiment responsibly, and apply what they have learned to their own interests and projects while connecting with neighbors in a spirit of shared discovery.