Emerging Technologies' AI: Community of Practice (AICoP) is a multidisciplinary congregation of curious minds, eager to delve into the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The community is a platform for learning, discussion, and application of AI principles across various fields of study at Columbia University. We aim to demystify AI, spur innovation, and approach challenges with a fresh, AI-centric perspective through regular meetings, workshops, and collaborative projects. All while fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collective growth.
Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating holiday season. As we kick off 2025, we’re excited to announce our first AI Community of Practice meeting of the year, featuring Joe Casson, OpenAI’s Higher Education Solutions Engineer. Joe will guide us through how universities are leveraging OpenAI’s tools, including ChatGPT and the OpenAI API, to transform research, teaching, and learning.
This session will provide valuable insights into practical use cases, technical comparisons, and live demonstrations to help you understand how these tools can be applied across your campus.
Agenda
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Introduction
- Welcome and opening remarks.
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AI Adoption in Higher Education
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Key Use Cases Walkthrough
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ChatGPT vs. OpenAI API
- Exploring the differences between ChatGPT and the OpenAI API to help determine the best fit for specific academic and operational needs
- Q&A Session
- An open floor for attendees to engage with Joe and ask questions, informed by his extensive experience working with universities on AI adoption.
Meeting Details
Date: January 24th
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
You will need a Zoom account to join the session. If you do NOT already have a Zoom account, visit columbiauniversity.zoom.us and Sign in with your UNI to create your basic Zoom account.