Description: AI is changing the world in profound ways! In this course, you will explore how computers think, learn, and make decisions, and how AI powers everyday tools like apps and robots. Through hands-on excises, you will learn how to train computers to recognize patterns, create chatbots, and use prompt engineering to make AI do amazing things. By the end of the course, you will be able to have a solid understanding of how AI works, create your own AI projects, and be ready to imagine how you can shape the future with this incredible technology. Pre-requisites: Grade 7+ Laptop (Windows or Mac). Do not use mobile devices such as iPads, tablets or Chromebooks. No prior coding experience required. Teacher: Yan Xu leads research and development teams at SAS, focusing on advancing analytics and AI technologies such as optimization and machine learning. He has a passion for tackling real-world analytics challenges. Yan earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and holds MS and BS degrees from Fudan University. 徐衍在SAS工作,他领导的研发团队专注于高级分析和人工智能技术的研发,包括数值优化和机器学习。他热衷于解决实际商业分析问题。徐衍拥有美国里海大学工业工程博士学位,并获得了复旦大学的学士和硕士学位。