AI Essentials: Navigating the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence

IN-PERSON AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA CAMPUS

Discounts available for group enrollments, UA faculty/staff, UA Alumni, and Chamber members. Reach out to stephanie.lowe@ua.edu for more information.

Empower yourself with essential AI skills and insights
to enhance your impact in your organization

In this session, participants will explore the diverse and dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI), starting with foundational concepts and progressing to future trends and impacts. Covering topics from the fundamentals of AI and its everyday uses to the complexities of machine learning, deep learning, and ethical issues, this program offers crucial insights and skills for navigating the fast-evolving AI landscape. Through engaging sessions, group discussions, and practical activities, our expert instructor helps participants grasp the ethical, regulatory, and societal aspects of AI, while also providing strategies to stay ahead in this rapidly developing field. Whether you’re a seasoned professional aiming to deepen your AI knowledge or a newcomer eager to tap into its vast potential, join us to unravel the intricacies of artificial intelligence and prepare for the future of work.

topics

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

What is AI?
Types of AI
AI in Everyday Life

Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Overview of Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Applications

Ethics and Challenges in AI

Ethical Considerations
Regulatory Landscapes
Challenges

The Future of AI

Emerging Trends
AI in the Workforce
Preparing for the Future

Program OVERVIEW

Designed for:

Business leader and executives looking to understand how AI can drive innovation and competitive advantage in their industries.
Managers and supervisors interested in implementing AI technologies within their teams.
Individuals seeking to leverage AI to create innovative solutions.
Professionals with a passion for technology who want to deepen their understanding of AI and its practical applications.

Participants will:

Understand the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), including its history, types (narrow vs. general AI), and real-world applications.
Explore key principles of machine learning and deep learning, distinguishing between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, and identifying practical applications in image recognition and natural language processing.
Examine ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI implementation.
Analyze the regulatory landscape governing AI technologies and its implications for businesses and society, while also assessing technical, social, and economic challenges.
Forecast the future trends and potential implications of AI advancements on industries and the workforce.
Earn 5.8 hours of CPE for CPAs.

Format:

The program will be hosted on campus at The University of Alabama in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Plan to be on campus from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (Exact times will be sent with a finalized schedule).
Light breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and coffee will be provided.

This program is not eligible for federal financial aid. No academic credit will be awarded.

Dr. Hudnall’s presentation was both enlightening and informative. We appreciated his insights on the numerous benefits of integrating Artificial Intelligence into the workplace. He thoroughly explained the concepts of how AI can be beneficial in banking, as well as in construction and other work environments. Overall, we enjoyed his presentation and thought he did a great job.

The AI Essentials workshop was valuable. Dr. Hudnall did an exceptional job covering the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning and discussing the ethical dilemmas and challenges within the AI field. The session on the future of AI and emerging trends, including preparing professionals and fostering a culture of continuous learning, spotlighted investments that companies need to make now and in the future. This workshop is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand the foundational concepts and current and future trends of AI.

I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the AI workshop with Dr. Hudnall. His up-to-date research and insightful presentation on artificial intelligence were incredibly beneficial for my professional development. The comprehensive introduction to AI, machine learning, and deep learning provided a solid foundation, while the discussions on ethics and challenges in AI opened my eyes to the broader implications of this technology. Additionally, exploring the future of AI was both inspiring and thought-provoking. The interactive and engaging nature of the workshop made learning enjoyable and facilitated meaningful connections with industry leaders and fellow enthusiasts. This experience was exactly what I needed at this stage of my journey.

The AI Essentials program was an invaluable learning experience. Dr. Hudnall skillfully blended introductory and advanced insights on the latest AI developments, making the program accessible and engaging for participants of all backgrounds. He also provided tailored use cases and interactive demos of popular AI tools, leaving attendees with practical next steps to apply their new knowledge in the workplace.

Dr. Matthew Hudnall

Dr. Matthew Hudnall is a tenured Associate Professor in Management Information Systems and the Associate Director of the Institute of Data & Analytics. Dr. Hudnall also serves as the University of Alabama’s Faculty Senate President. He received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Troy University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from The University of Alabama. He is highly active in interdisciplinary funded research, having served as principal or co-principal investigator on over 70 grants totaling more than $40 million in combined funding. Dr. Hudnall currently serves as one of the two Alabama higher education representatives on the Governor’s task force on generative AI.

Stephanie Lowe

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