Artificial intelligence
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
An overview of AI and machine learning
Advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming increasingly critical to developing innovative, differentiated, competitive, and successful businesses and products. AI in particular has the potential to unlock the value of data and ultimately transform businesses, industries, and human experiences.
Join Alex Castrounis for an overview of AI and machine learning fundamental concepts and processes, including common definitions, types, algorithms, processes, trade-offs, and considerations.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Definitions of AI and machine learning, along with related concepts
- Some of the different AI and machine learning types and algorithms
- Common processes applied to AI and machine learning projects
- Common tradeoffs and considerations associated with AI and machine learning
At a high-level, you will be able to:
- Understand what AI and machine learning means
- Understand the different types of AI and machine learning techniques and algorithms
- Understand some of the common tradeoffs and considerations associated with AI and machine learning
This live event is for you because...
- You're a business executive or technical practitioner interested in learning more about artificial intelligence.
Prerequisites
No technical expertise required.
Recommended preparation:
- Read AI for People and Business by Alex Castrounis (book)
- Watch Learn from the Experts about Artificial Intelligence: Alex Castrounis (video)
Recommended follow-up:
- Attend AI Superstream (live online event)
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
This course is taught continuously for an hour and will consist of the topics listed below. Questions will be answered throughout the course, where possible, and time frame will be allotted at the end for Q&A.
Outline:
- AI definitions and related concepts
- Machine learning definition
- Machine learning types and algorithms
- AI types and algorithms
- AI and machine learning processes
- Trade-offs and considerations
Your Instructor
Alex Castrounis
Alex Castrounis is the founder and CEO of Why of AI, author of AI for People and Business, and a professor of AI for Northwestern University's Kellogg & McCormick MBAi program. He has over two decades of experience advising startups to Fortune 100 companies on using data, analytics, and AI models to drive business growth and customer success. He is also a former INDYCAR engineer, race strategist, and data scientist who drove winning results for teams such as Andretti Autosport in world-renowned races, including the Indy 500.