PEETRI, Rae Parish: AI for beginners: using AI practically and safely

Who is it for? Beginners interested in AI, and those who have used it a little and want to discover new possibilities. Using simple everyday examples, we look at how AI helps with summaries, finding ideas and planning activities.

Main topics: how AI works, its limits and common tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot; where AI helps, such as information searches, text creation and analysing documents in daily life or at work; writing queries and refining results; can the answer be trusted? (checking facts, spotting invented information and bias); how to protect data and act responsibly (personal data, confidentiality and information security).

Learning outcomes: by the end you will know the possibilities, limits and risks of AI; how to use it in everyday life or at work; how to recognise invented facts, scam letters and fake images; and how to create text and image material that suits your style.

Requirements: no previous AI experience needed; no paid licences required. Bring a laptop and a working Google account (Gmail), and check your sign-in before the workshop. The exercises use invented or public sample information, not sensitive data of participants or employers.

Trainer: Karmen Urgard, who teaches adults the practical use of AI in content creation and in sound and video editing. She has run courses at Tallinn Business and Service College on the opportunities and dangers of AI, creating marketing content, planning and idea generation.

Free? Registration is required; places are limited. Part of Arunädal and the Eesti.ai initiative 'The most AI-savvy nation'.

Wednesday 18 November, 16:00–19:00, Peetri Basic School, Pargi tee 6, Peetri, Rae Parish.