Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding AI and Its Impact for Government
Gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, its capabilities, and potential challenges as they pertain to government operations.
High-Level Overview of AI
- Definition of AI
- Simplified explanation of how AI functions
- Awareness of 'AI hallucinations'
- Basic concepts of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents
AI Ethics
- Importance of ethical considerations in AI for government use
- Data security and privacy when utilizing various AI models
- Best practices and principles for data handling with AI tools in the public sector
Module 2: Overview of Popular AI Tools
Gain an understanding of key AI tools, their capabilities, and how to select the most appropriate one based on strengths, limitations, and licensing considerations.
Overview of Popular LLMs
- Copilot (Microsoft): Strengths, limitations, and licensing costs
- Gemini (Google): Features, limitations, and licensing costs
- ChatGPT (Open AI): Capabilities, limitations, and cost structure
Considerations when Choosing an LLM
- Integration with existing technology infrastructure for government
- Scalability and resource requirements
- Cost and pricing models
- Ethical considerations and safety measures for government use
Module 3: Exploring Popular AI Tools for Government
Explore the core capabilities of leading AI tools—Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google AI Studio, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT—learning how to use them effectively for productivity, data analysis, content creation, and real-time collaboration in government settings.
Introduction to Copilot:
- What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
- Licensing overview for government
- Core components of Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft’s commitment to responsible AI for government
- Copilot examples in action
- Creating presentations: Generating ideas, outlines, and text for slides
- Working in Excel: Seeking formula explanations and conducting data analysis
- Writing and editing documents: Drafting, summarizing, and proofreading reports
- Email assistance: Crafting concise and professional email responses
- Using the Copilot Designer for image generation
- Editing and collaborating using Copilot Pages
- Copilot inside Microsoft Edge
- Summarizing page content and highlighting key information
- Generating summaries with timestamps for videos
Introduction to Google AI Studio:
- What is AI Studio and how to access it for government?
- Data privacy considerations for government use
- AI Studio in action
- Basic configurations and settings for government applications
- Using the prompt gallery for government tasks
- Built-in tutorials and examples relevant to government workflows
- Getting real-time help and working together
- How to use Stream Realtime for government collaboration
- Screen sharing with AI for personalized assistance in government settings
- Sharing projects with colleagues within the government
Introduction to ChatGPT:
- What is ChatGPT and how to access it for government?
- Data privacy considerations for government use
- ChatGPT in action
- Basic configurations overview for government applications
- Using a prompt gallery for government tasks
- Utilizing 'Temporary Chat' for quick queries
- Using 'Search the Web' for research and information gathering
- Using 'Canvas' for visual collaboration in government settings
Getting Better Results from AI Tools
- Understanding 'Prompt Engineering': How to phrase instructions to achieve clear, accurate results for government tasks
- Modifying prompt settings within a platform for government use
- Tips for maximizing value: Using context, examples, and concise language for better outcomes in government applications
- Customizing a Copilot prompt for government-specific needs
- Sharing saved prompts with colleagues in government agencies
- Using prompt templates (Prompt Cheat Sheets) for efficient government workflows
Module 4: Expanding Your AI Toolkit for Government
Leverage AI-powered apps on mobile devices to enhance productivity, research, and real-time assistance for government operations.
Exploring AI Tools on Mobile Devices
- Accessing free AI apps on mobile (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) for government use
- Key features of mobile usage for enhanced government productivity
- Taking photos of objects and retrieving information
- Using the live chat function with Gemini (conversational AI) for government tasks
Exploring Other Popular LLMs (Time Permitting)
This module explores AI platforms that allow users to choose between different LLMs, tailored for government applications.
- Perplexity AI - Perplexity AI offers a platform where users can select from various LLMs, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, to perform tasks and experiments relevant to government operations.
- Hugging Face - Hugging Face is a comprehensive platform hosting a wide range of pre-trained models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Users can easily switch between models and fine-tune them for specific government use cases.
Requirements
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for all types of learners seeking to enhance their workflows using free artificial intelligence solutions for government.
Prerequisites:
While there are no formal prerequisites, participants should be comfortable using a web browser, navigating websites, and managing files. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace is beneficial for maximizing the course’s value.
Internet Access and a Web Browser – Since many AI tools are cloud-based, participants should have reliable internet access to utilize these resources online.
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