Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Join us for an exciting workshop designed just for boys aged 8-17! Whether they’re brand new to coding or eager to level up their skills.

Saturday, July 18

AGES: 8 – 17

COST: FREE

FORMAT: IN-PERSON

LOCATIONS: Raleigh-Durham

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About this workshop

Join us as we officially launch the Black Boys Code Raleigh-Durham Chapter with an exciting hands-on Artificial Intelligence workshop designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, creators, and technology leaders.

This interactive workshop introduces students to the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through engaging activities, real-world examples, and hands-on projects. Participants will discover how machines learn, recognize images, understand language, and power many of the technologies they use every day.

Whether your child is completely new to AI or already curious about emerging technologies, this workshop provides a fun and supportive environment to explore, experiment, and build confidence in technology.

Students will:

Think creatively about how AI can solve everyday problems.

Discover what Artificial Intelligence is and how computers “see” the world.

Learn how AI recognizes images, patterns, and objects.

Build and train their own image-recognition model using Google’s Teachable Machine.

Explore real-world AI applications such as facial recognition, self-driving cars, and smart cameras.

Students will:

Design original chatbot concepts that can be developed in future workshops.

Explore how chatbots understand and generate human language.

Learn the fundamentals of Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Interact with ChatGPT through guided activities and prompt engineering exercises.

Evaluate the strengths and limitations of conversational AI.

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The class has brought out… hidden critical thinking skills like logical, reasoning, problem solving and creativity. We appreciate the program for providing a conducive, inclusive and student centered environment. This program help built student confidence, understanding and ultimately preparing them for future success.

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Meeting professionals who look like me and have succeeded in tech has changed my view of what’s possible for my future. I’ve learned new coding skills and I feel supported by a community that believes in me.

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