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SUMMARY:AI Ready Adults (Online)
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DESCRIPTION:Learn to spot AI-generated and manipulated content while disco
 vering practical strategies for protecting your personal information when 
 using AI tools. This event is brought to you by Charles County Public Libr
 ary..\nhttps://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/17518671
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>AI can make it easier to create convincing
  images\, videos\, and other content&mdash\;but it can also make misinform
 ation harder to recognize. In this virtual session\, participants will pra
 ctice identifying red flags in AI-generated images\, deepfakes\, and manip
 ulated media. We'll also discuss privacy risks associated with AI tools an
 d explore practical strategies for protecting personal information. Partic
 ipants will develop critical thinking skills they can use when evaluating 
 what they encounter online.</p>\n<p>What is the AI Ready Adults program se
 ries?</p>\n<p>Build confidence with AI through practical\, hands-on sessio
 ns covering everyday uses\, productivity\, privacy\, misinformation\, care
 er tools\, and responsible AI habits. Artificial intelligence is becoming 
 part of everyday life&mdash\;but knowing how to use it safely and effectiv
 ely can feel overwhelming. This six-part series helps adults build practic
 al AI literacy and confidence without requiring technical experience. Part
 icipants will learn what AI is and where they encounter it\, practice gett
 ing useful results from AI tools\, learn how to spot AI-generated misinfor
 mation and protect their privacy\, explore everyday uses for AI\, discover
  ways AI can support job searches and career growth\, and develop personal
  guidelines for responsible AI use. Sessions are designed to stand alone\,
  so participants can attend individual programs or take part in the full s
 eries. The series includes a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. There 
 are also <a href="https://ccplonline.org/aiready/">AI Ready program</a> se
 ries for Kids &amp\; Families (6-11) and Teens (12-18).&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><st
 rong>Registration is required </strong>and opens on Sept. 30 at noon and w
 ill close&nbsp\;<strong>one hour&nbsp\;</strong>before the program. This p
 rogram will take place on Zoom and the link to the program will be sent by
  CCPL staff&nbsp\;<strong>one hour</strong>&nbsp\;prior to the event.<br /
 >Be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder if you haven't received the event 
 login information 45 mins prior to the event start in your Inbox. If you d
 id not receive an email at all\, please contact us at&nbsp\;pdbrownref@ccp
 lonline.org.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>This program will be recorded and made availab
 le for those who are unable to attend. Unauthorized recording of any part 
 of this event is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. Thi
 s includes video or audio recording\, chat or AI-generated transcriptions\
 , and screenshots.</p>\nhttps://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/17518671
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