AI Literacy
AI is embedded in nearly every tool you use — but most people have no idea when it's helping them, misleading them, or quietly shaping what they believe.
Starts Sun, Aug 2
7:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Nicole
4.2
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Identify deepfakes and AI-generated images using specific visual and contextual detection techniques
Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of AI-written content, including outputs from tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI summaries
Write more effective, targeted prompts that produce higher-quality results from large language models
Recognize how social media bots operate and how they shape online narratives and public belief
Apply a skeptical questioning framework to AI-generated information before acting on it
Distinguish between AI outputs that are genuinely useful and those that are confidently wrong
Develop habits for critically auditing AI tools as a regular part of your personal and professional workflow
Meet Nicole.
Nicole
As a career counselor at NYU, Nicole has worked with employers and students to identify the skills employers want most and students need the most help developing. Unsurprisingly, the answer to both is Artificial Intelligence, so Nicole has developed AI training programs for NYU students that she's brought to the Varsity Tutors platform, where she helps learners master AI skills to succeed in the classroom, in the job search process, and in their careers.
AI is embedded in nearly every tool you use — but most people have no idea when it's helping them, misleading them, or quietly shaping what they believe. AI Literacy is a practical, no-fluff course that turns you into a sharp, skeptical, and capable user of artificial intelligence. You'll learn to detect deepfakes, evaluate AI-generated content, write better prompts, and recognize how bots and algorithms influence public opinion — including your own. This course is built for adult learners who want more than surface-level familiarity: you'll walk away with the critical thinking framework and hands-on skills to engage with AI confidently, whether you're using it for work, research, or everyday life. If you want to be the person in the room who actually understands what AI can and can't do, this is where you start.
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Cameras / mics optional
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