Understanding AI with Pam Doran

An accessible introduction to what AI is, and what it’s not. Pam will walk participants through how generative AI tools like ChatGPT function, what their limitations are, and how they are trained. We’ll also address copyright, privacy, misinformation, and ethical concerns including algorithmic bias. This session is presentation-style with visuals and real-world examples, and is ideal for beginners.

Pam Doran serves as the Digital Accessibility Coordinator at SUNY Empire State University, where she is a doctoral student and is developing two AI-focused online courses. She is an experienced teacher of technology and has also worked in libraries. Pam lives in Columbia County, NY.