The Science and Implications of Generative AI - Class 1

1. Introduction to Generative AI: What is new about Generative AI? 2. Case Study: Generative AI in University Admissions (Part I): How can students use generative AI during the application process? 3. Case Study: Generative AI in University Admissions (Part 2): How can university admissions use generative AI during the selection process? 4. Case Study: Generative AI in University Admissions (Part 3): Learn about other key issues, including alignment, privacy and impact on labor. 5. Introduction to Large Language Models: Learn the scientific foundations of large language models: collect large amounts of text, learn to predict the next word and fine-tune this prediction to align with the desired intent.