Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: How to Use AI in Knowledge Work - Workshop
Utilize AI as part of your daily work
Artificial Intelligence is a technological revolution equivalent to the internet and smartphones. It has already irreversibly changed the way we work. At the same time, there are also greatly exaggerated expectations and unrealistic hype associated with AI.
In the Human-centered AI workshop, you will learn what AI really is and how it can be used in knowledge work, how AI can change how we work, what limitations AI has, and where it should not be used. Additionally, you will learn to use various AI methods, such as text production and evaluation, image and sound production, information retrieval, summarization, clarification, and input formatting. The training also delves into AI source criticism, ethics, and evaluation.
The AI platforms used in the workshop are ChatGPT, Dreamstudio, MidJourney, Soundful, Runway ML and Eleven Labs.
Now, more than ever, is the time to familiarize yourself with the AI tools for knowledge workers, with which you can enhance your daily work!
The workshop is led by Lauri Järvilehto, PhD, Professor of Practice at Aalto University.
You will understand what AI really is and how it can be used.
You will learn about the limitations of AI and where it should not be used.
You will be able to use AI as part of your daily work.
Benefits
The workshop will help you understand how AI can be used in knowledge work. You will get to know various AI platforms and practice using them under the guidance of an experienced expert
For?
The workshop is beneficial for all knowledge workers who want to harness AI for creativity and productivity.
Do you need help producing text, sound, or images? Does it feel like your creativity isn't blooming when you need to produce lively and inspiring text? Would you like to use unique and personal images in your presentations that others don't have? Join this inspiring workshop and develop your work with new AI tools.
Contents and Schedule
Main themes of the workshop:
- How does AI make knowledge work more fun and productive?
- What is AI really? (Large language models, diffusion, machine learning, narrow and general AI)
- How can AI be used in knowledge work?
- How to implement AI in your work today
Methods learned in the workshop:
- Text production and evaluation
- Image production
- Sound production
- Video production
- Information retrieval
- Summarization and clarification
- Input formatting
- AI source criticism
- AI ethics and evaluation
The program will be delivered onsite.
Schedule
| 8.30 – 9.00 | Breakfast |
| 9.00 – 9.15 |
Welcome and introduction to the training |
| 9.15 – 9.45 |
How AI changes society |
| 9.45 – 10.15 |
What AI actually is |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Coffee break |
| 10.30 – 11.00 |
AI solutions and AI usage |
| 11.00 – 11.30 |
Future prospects |
| 11.30 – 12.15 |
Lunch break |
| 12.15 – 13.00 | Text and data processing: ChatGPT |
| 13.00 – 13.45 | Image creation: Dreamstudio and Midjourney |
| 13.45 – 14.00 | Coffee break |
| 14.00 – 14.15 | Video: Runway ML |
| 14.15 – 14.30 | Music & Sound: Soundful, Eleven Labs |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Summary and final discussion |
Instructors
Lauri Järvilehto
Lauri Järvilehto is a Professor of Practice at Aalto University and Director of the Aalto Ventures Program.
He is a serial entrepreneur, philosopher, author, musician, and Sherlock Holmes fan. He is the founder of the Finnish Academy of Philosophy and serves on the Board of Directors of Unicef Finland. He has written several bestselling books on thinking and learning and is an active public speaker worldwide.
Lauri Järvilehto has a PhD from Jyväskylä University.
