AI Unplugged: A No-Nonsense Dive into Generative Intelligence with Ryan Tucci
- Day: Monday
- Date: March 31, 2025
- Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
- Location: In Person @ Carleton University
- Price: $50 +HST
Room and Parking Information will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
Overview
AI is everywhere these days—whether it’s creating artwork, composing music, or writing stories. But what exactly is generative AI, and how does it work? More importantly, how can we use it in ways that are creative, ethical, and informed?
In this lively and interactive two-hour lecture, we’ll demystify generative AI and explore its real-world applications. Together, we’ll uncover:
• What generative AI is and how it’s transforming industries.
• The basics of how generative AI works—explained in plain language.
• How AI generates text, images, and audio, with live demonstrations.
• The potential benefits of AI tools for everyday life, lifelong learning, and creative projects.
The ethical and social challenges AI presents, such as misinformation, bias, and privacy concerns.
No prior experience with AI? No problem! With an information expert guiding the way, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss examples, and reflect on how this cutting-edge technology might shape your world.
By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of generative AI and practical tips for engaging with it wisely and confidently.
About the Lecturer
Ryan Tucci is the Communication, Media Studies and Journalism Librarian at Carleton University’s MacOdrum Library and has worked at Carleton University for over a decade, in various roles. His experience includes public, government, special, and academic libraries. Before starting his professional career, Ryan was an undergraduate student at Carleton University, where he earned a degree in History with a minor in Communication Studies. He furthered his education with a Library and Information Technician Diploma from Algonquin College and a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University.
Since joining the university, Ryan has found research interests in emerging technology, exploring the concept of deficit thinking in libraries, and most recently the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information literacy skills of students and researchers.
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