AI Explained: The Beginner’s Guide to Tools, Models and Myths

🤖 AI Explained: The Beginner’s Guide to Tools, Models and Myths

A clear and accessible session for anyone who wants to understand how AI works, where it shows up in daily life, and why it sometimes gets things wrong.

Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

Join Alex Leathard from Hecaton Consulting for a beginner-friendly introduction to AI that cuts through the jargon and explains the fundamentals in a practical, straightforward way.

This is event one in a 3-part AI series. Each session builds on the last, so by starting here, you’ll have the grounding you need to get the most from the next two events.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• what AI actually is
• the difference between AI, machine learning and deep learning
• common model types and real-world use cases
• why AI can get things wrong
• bias, ethics and responsibility
• the role data plays in AI systems

Who it’s for

Ideal for anyone at beginner to intermediate level who wants a clearer understanding of AI without the hype.

You’ll leave with:

• a solid understanding of the basics
• more confidence talking about AI
• a strong foundation for the rest of the series