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Course Description:
This introductory course will provide students considering a career in Data Analytics, Generative AI (GenAI), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a comprehensive overview of the topic, including both the potential benefits and pitfalls of these technologies.
Students will learn about the latest trends, concepts,and technologies in GenAI/AI and how they are used to solve real-world problems by analyzing data in real-time. The course will also cover key terms and technologies common to GenAI/AI and provide case studies of how GenAI/AI is used in different industries.
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Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Text Generation | Produces human-like text responses | ChatGPT Claude Gemini Mistral |
Summarization | Condenses long content into shorter summaries. | GPT-4 BART Claude |
Translation | Translates between languages. | Google Translate DeepL GPT-4 |
Text Completion | Completes partially written sentences or paragraphs. | GPT-3.5 Turbo GPT-4 |
Sentiment Analysis | Analyzes emotions or opinions in text. | Hugging Face Transformers |
Code Generation | Writes code from natural language prompts. | GitHub Copilot Amazon Q (CodeWhisperer) Cody |
Question Answering | Answers queries based on context or knowledge base. | LangChain QA agents GPT-4 RAG systems |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Image Generation | Creates images from text prompts. | DALL·E 3 Midjourney Stable Diffusion |
Image Editing | Modifies or enhances images. | Adobe Firefly Runway ML DALL·E inpainting |
Style Transfer | Applies visual styles from one image to another. | DeepArt Prisma |
Image Captioning | Generates textual descriptions of images. | BLIP OpenAI CLIP GPT |
Object Detection / Recognition | Identifies objects in an image. | YOLOv7 Detectron2 |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Speech Synthesis (TTS) | Converts text into spoken voice. | ElevenLabs Amazon Polly Google TTS |
Voice Cloning | Mimics a specific voice. | Descript Overdub Resemble.ai |
Music Generation | Composes original music from prompts. | Suno AI AIVA MuseNet |
Audio Enhancement | Denoises or improves sound quality. | Adobe Podcast Enhance Dolby.io |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Video Generation | Creates videos from text or images. | Runway Gen-2 Pika Labs Synthesia |
Lip Syncing / Talking Avatars | Syncs avatars with voice. | HeyGen D-ID Synthesia |
Video Editing | AI-assisted cutting, transitions, effects. | Runway Gen-2 Adobe Premiere AI |
Motion Capture / Animation | Tracks and animates movement. | RADiCAL Move.ai |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Multimodal Q&A | Processes images + text for responses. | GPT-4o Gemini Claude 3 Opus |
AR/VR Content Creation | AI-generated immersive experiences. | NVIDIA Omniverse Spline AI |
Digital Twins | Creates simulations of real-world entities. | Siemens Unity ML tools |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Medical Documentation | Generate patient notes and summaries. | Nuance DAX Nabla Copilot |
Clinical Decision Support | Assist diagnosis or treatment plans using medical data. | MedPaLM IBM Watson Health |
Medical Imaging | Enhance and interpret scans (X-rays, MRIs). | Arterys Aidoc |
Drug Discovery | Simulate molecular interactions and design compounds. | Insilico DeepMind AlphaFold |
Patient Engagement | AI chatbots for scheduling, FAQs, symptom checks. | Babylon Health Ada Health |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Report Generation | Automate earnings summaries, financial statements. | BloombergGPT |
Risk Modeling | Predict fraud or credit default scenarios. | H2O.ai SAS GenAI |
Chatbots / Virtual Advisors | Client support and investment guidance. | Kasisto Amelia |
Sentiment Analysis | Analyze market sentiment in news/social media. | MarketPsych Accern |
Personalized Finance | Budgeting and insights based on user behavior. | Cleo Copilot AI |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
AI Tutoring | Personal tutors for students in various subjects. | Khanmigo Scribe AI |
Content Creation | Generate quizzes, lesson plans, and summaries. | Quizlet Q-Chat MagicSchool |
Language Learning | Conversational AI for speaking and writing practice. | Duolingo Max Speak |
Essay Feedback | AI reviews grammar, structure, and content. | Grammarly WriteLab |
Accessibility Tools | Text-to-speech or summarization for diverse learners. | Read&Write Whisper AI |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Script Writing | Generate storylines, scenes, or full scripts. | ChatGPT Sudowrite |
Music Creation | Compose music tracks or soundscapes. | Suno AI AIVA |
Video Generation | Produce content or avatars from text. | Pika Labs Runway ML Synthesia |
Game Design | Generate environments, characters, dialogue. | Scenario.gg Inworld AI |
Personalized News | AI-curated content feeds. | Artifact Feedly AI |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Product Descriptions | Auto-generate SEO-optimized listings. | Jasper Copy.ai |
Virtual Try-On | Generate simulations of users with products. | Zyler Vue.ai |
Personalized Recommendations | Tailored shopping suggestions using behavior data. | Amazon Personalize Coveo |
Visual Search | Search by image rather than text. | Google Lens Syte |
Chatbots | Pre/post-sale support, product inquiries. | Ada Gorgias Drift |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Predictive Maintenance | Use sensor data to forecast equipment failure. | SparkCognition Uptake |
Supply Chain Optimization | AI modeling of logistics and demand. | Llamasoft o9 Solutions |
Digital Twin Simulation | Simulate factory environments. | Siemens NVIDIA Omniverse |
Automated Design | Generate product blueprints or iterations. | Autodesk Dreamcatcher |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Contract Drafting | Generate or summarize legal contracts. | Harvey Spellbook |
Legal Research | Extract insights from case law, regulations. | CoCounsel (Casetext) LexisNexis AI |
E-Discovery | Automatically classify and organize legal documents. | Relativity AI |
Client Chatbots | Legal Q&A and support bots. | DoNotPay LawDroid |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Policy Drafting | AHelp write legislation, policies, or public statements. | ChatGPT GovTech platforms |
Public Service Chatbots | Virtual assistants for citizens. | NYC's MyCity chatbot |
Threat Detection | Analyze data for security risks or misinformation. | Primer AI Palantir |
Smart City Planning | Generate traffic or zoning simulations. | UrbanFootprint CityFormLab |
Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
Resume Screening | Match applicants to job descriptions using NLP. | HireVue Pymetrics |
Job Description Writing | Automate writing inclusive, targeted JDs. | Textio Jasper |
Interview Coaching | AI-based mock interviews. | Interview Warmup (Google) Yoodli |
Employee Feedback Analysis | Summarize employee engagement surveys. | Lattice AI Culture Amp |
Name | Description |
CivicPlus | Offers tools for website development, online forms, and citizen engagement. |
Accela | Provides a platform for government operations, including permitting, licensing, and citizen services |
GovPilot | Tailored shopping suggestions using behavior data. |
CentralSquare Technologies | Offers solutions for public administration and public safety. |
ClearGov Inc. | TSpecializes in budgeting and licensing process simplification for local governments. |
Esri | Provides GIS and spatial technology solutions for governments. |
Avenu Insights & Analytics | Helps governments increase revenue, improve operations, and build community trust. |
BondLink | A platform for debt management and investor engagement in the municipal bond market. |
Citibot | Provides AI-powered chatbots for local government customer service. |
GovStack | A global community focused on the digitalization of public sector infrastructure. |