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ITI 524 - IT Intro to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
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Course Outline:
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.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Textbook & Materials
REQUIRED
None
Materials:
Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Meeting Information:
- Days: Gaithersburg Business Training Center, Gaithersburg, MD
- Day: Tuesday &, Thursday
- Dates: 9/9/2025 & 9/11/2025
- Days: East County Education Center (ECEC), Silver Spring, MD
- Day: Monday & Wendesday
- Dates: 11/3/2025 & 11/5/2025
Lesson Plan:
Session 1
- Define Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI)
- Explain the latest trends in GenAI/AI
- Identify and describe key concepts in GenAI/AI
- Understand the Building Blocks of LLMs
- Understand the 7 Parameters of LLMs
- Parameter Tuning
- Review GenAI Applications by Type and Industry Use
Session 2
- Industry Risks and Concerns
- AI Technology Concerns
- AI Future
- Job Market
- AI Leadership Warnings
- AI Events
- Course Review
- Course Evaluation
Class Presentations
| Session | Name | PowerPoint Presentation |
| 1 | Course Introduction |  |
| 1 | GenAI Session 1 | Ver 6 |
| 2 | GenAI Session 2 | Ver 5 |
GenAI Links
GenAI General Links
- Converting Unstructured Data into a Knowledge Graph Using an End-to-End Pipeline
- Intel - Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to Accelerate LLM Application Development
- Llama
- Pathways Language Model (PaLM)
- McKinsey - The state of AI
- What is LangChain?
Agentic AI
Generative AI
- https://chatgpt.com/
- BytePlus - ChatGPT vs playground
- TechTarget - Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What's the difference?
- Get started with TensorFlow
- Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss It: 100+ Generative AI Statistics on the Fast-Moving Tech Train
- AI for everyone
IBM Technology
- IBM - Generative vs Agentic AI: Shaping the Future of AI Collaboration
- 325 results for AI
LLMs
- Top 7 LLM Parameters to Instantly Boost Performance
- The Building Blocks of LLMs: Vectors, Tokens and Embeddings
Transformers
GenAI Applications by Output Type
| 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 |
GenAI Applications by Industry
| 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. |
| Name | Version | Release Date | Training Data Used | Underlying LLMs | Type of Licensing |
| ClimateLLM | 2025 | Feb-25 | Real meteorological datasets (including global reanalysis datasets and observational records) | Custom MoE, LLM-based | Academic/Research (arXiv) |
| CLLMate | v1 (2024) | Mar-24 | ERA5 meteorological raster data (2015-2023), 41K+ environment-focused news articles | Llama3-8B with vision | Academic/Research (arXiv) |
| GenCast | 2024 | Dec-24 | Historical reanalysis and operational forecast datasets | Proprietary LLM-based | Presumed Commercial/Proprietary |
| WeatherNext | 2024 | 2024 | Meteorological reanalysis and forecast archives | Google DeepMind Gemini | Presumed Commercial/Proprietary |
| GPT-4o (eval) | 2024 | Dec-24 | OpenAI's broad training data + expert climate data for evaluation | Proprietary OpenAI LLM | Commercial |
| Aurora (Microsoft) | 1.3 billion parameter foundation model | Public/Research about 2024-2025 | Over 1 million hours of atmospheric data including satellites, radar, weather stations, simulations, forecasts | Large-scale Foundation model, deep learning | Open source |
| Pangu-Weather | Multiple versions including Lite2 | Released January 2023 (public github) | ERA5 dataset (ECMWF) — global atmospheric reanalysis data | 3D Neural Networks (AI deep learning) | BY-NC-SA 4.0 (non-commercial for trained model parameters) |
| Stormer (Argonne/UCLA) | Not explicitly stated; research published 2024 | Research published mid-2024 | 6-hourly atmospheric data at 1.40625° resolution with 13 pressure levels (less data than Pangu-Weather) | Transformer neural network, uses randomized iterative forecasting | Not explicitly stated, likely research use |
| Spire AI-WX | Version details not public | Launched March 2025 (company announcement) | Proprietary satellite-derived data, atmospheric profiles, soil moisture, ocean surface winds | AI ensemble model, built on NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2 | Proprietary commercial licensing |
GenAI Multi-Model Applications
| Name | Version | Release Date | Included LLMs | RLicensing |
| Perplexity | Pro / Free | 2022–2025 | GPT-4o, Claude 3, Gemini, Llama 3 | Proprietary; free & paid plans |
| Poe (Quora) | v2.x | 2022–2025 | GPT-4o, Claude 3 Opus/Haiku, Llama 3 | Proprietary; monthly fee |
| Brave Leo AI | v1.x | 2023–2025 | Claude, Llama, GPT-4o, Mistral | Proprietary |
| YouChat | 2025.10 | 2025 | ChatGPT, Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Llama | Freemium |
| Team-GPT | V2025 | 2025 | GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Llama | Free tier + paid; custom EULA |
| LibreChat | 1.3.x | 2023–2025 | GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Llama 3 | Open source (MIT) |
| AnythingLLM | 0.12+ | 2025 | GPT-4o, Llama 3, OpenRouter LLMs | Open source (MIT) |
| Elicit | v3.x | 2024–2025 | Claude 3, GPT-4, Gemini | Freemium, research use |
| Phind | 2.6+ | 2023–2025 | GPT-4 Turbo, custom models | Proprietary |
| ChatHub | 2.0.0 | 2024–2025 | Claude, GPT-4, Llama 3, DeepSeek | Freemium, browser extension |
LinkedIn Courses
LinkedIn GenAI Basic Courses
- Discover the Possibilities of Generative AI
- What Is Generative AI?
- Generative AI vs. Traditional AI
- Applications of Generative AI in Learning and Development
- Introduction to Generative AI with GPT
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
- Generative AI: Working with Large Language Models
- The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications: An Overview
- Introduction to Conversational AI
LinkedIn GenAI Advanced Courses
- Marketing with Anthropic Claude: Turning LinkedIn Comments Into Content Strategies
- Generative AI and Predictive AI in the Cloud: Foundational Concepts and Scenarios
- Understanding Generative AI in Cloud Computing: Services and Use Cases (2023)
- Generative AI and LLMOps: Building Blocks and Applications
- AI Show: Being Responsible with Generative AI
- Generative AI for Business Leaders
- GenAIOps Foundations
- Introduction to Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)