Prompt Engineering 101: Understanding Generative AI and Basic Prompting
Are you new to AI? This beginner-friendly presentation is your launchpad into the world of AI-powered tools and services. Learn about the major players—OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Anthropic’s Claude, and Meta AI—and explore what they can do and how they’re used in everyday business settings.
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Prompt Engineering 201: Strategies for Precision, Creativity, and Control in AI Interactions
Ready to take your AI skills to the next level? This intermediate session is designed for those who already understand the basics of prompting and want to harness the full potential of advanced AI tools. Practice structuring prompts, managing multi-step tasks, and customizing outputs across platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Meta AI.
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Smooth Sailing in a World of Headwinds and Undertows
In this closing session of the 2026 annual convening, Dave Ghidiu pulls back the lens to look at where we go from here. AI adoption doesn't fail because people lack tools or training. It fails because of opposing forces: headwinds and undertows. Dave will challenge you to return to your organization and be bold. To go back as someone who doesn't just follow the AI story but shapes it.
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The Immersive Lens features faculty experts from Finger Lakes Community College who explore how emerging technologies are reshaping learning and work. Each episode offers clear, practical conversations about new tools, apps, and ideas—cutting through the hype to highlight what matters most for educators, professionals, and the curious alike.
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The Impact of AI on Regional Businesses
In this episode of the Tales from a Community College AI Think Tank series, we explore what it really looks like for small businesses, regional organizations, and community partners as they navigate rapid technological change.
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Unlock the Power of Local AI: Local LLMs in Practice
Learn how to run AI language models entirely on a local machine — no API costs and no data leaves your control. We'll cover the practical setup, key benefits, and real-world use cases that make local LLMs a game-changer for developers and businesses alike.
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