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Masterclass: Understanding and Applying AI Techniques

Explore the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Chaired by
Alan Rutter

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Overview

Continuous advances in artificial intelligence are transforming the way we work. But while the technology opens up clear opportunities, it also brings challenges that need to be fully understood.

This half-day course will give you an overview of the AI landscape, including use case studies and the ethical and legal considerations. Gain an invaluable insight into the different approaches to implementing AI models and solutions, guidance on the risks and how to mitigate them, and real-world examples of successful deployment.

Through exercises and discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore how your organisation can engage with this new technology.


Data, Digital and Content Expert

Alan Rutter is a digital consultant, writer and trainer.

He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has been working with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets.

Until November 2014 he worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses.

 He has worked on data projects for clients including the Financial Conduct Authority, the NHS, Riskified, LEGO, Novartis, Trivago, the Jakarta Post and numerous central and local governmental organisations. He is a regular speaker at the Open Data Science Conference.

 Previously he was Online Editor at Time Out, having also worked as Acting Deputy Editor and Features Editor on the magazine. He has over 10 years’ previous experience of working with designers and digital developers on infographics and digital data visualisations.

Alan Rutter

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of AI

  • Assess and review public sector use cases

  • Explore AI technologies

  • Discuss next steps for deploying AI





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Agenda

09:00 - 09:30 Registration

09:30 - 10:00 Fundamental concepts of AI

  • Machine learning vs AI: myth-busting and terminology.

  • Understanding the essential ingredients for successful AI deployment.

  • Supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.

  • Ethical and legal considerations for the public sector.


10:00 - 10:30 AI in action

  • Assessing effective uses for AI in the public sector.

  • Building internal tools for knowledge management.

  • Deploying public-facing resources using Generative AI.

  • Using AI and machine learning for prediction and identification.


10:30 - 11:15 Exploring AI technologies

  • Evaluating the pros, cons and costs of different approaches to AI.

  • Understanding machine learning and AI workflows.

  • Using fine-tuning to tailor foundation models for your organisation.  

  • Understanding bias in training data and outcomes.


11:15 - 11:30 Break


11:30 - 12:45 Deploying AI

  • Assessing the skills and resources required for your organisation.

  • The emerging regulatory framework for AI.

  • Developing effective AI governance frameworks.

  • How to keep up with future developments in AI.

12:45-13:00 Feedback, Evaluation and Close

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    “I have learned a great deal with many tips and ideas to enable to improve the authority’s reports”

  • Effective Business Process Mapping: Internal Quality and Improvement Officer, Social Work England

    “It was a fun course to take a part in. There was a lot of information given, and it was done in an engaging way with lots of interactivity, even over zoom. i really enjoyed the course and learned lots from it.”

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