A Fun, Easy Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) may at first seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Imagine AI as a helpful friend that can assist you in your daily life. This class with AI expert Bridget Burke will provide a non-technical, friendly, and hands-on interactive introduction to AI, covering what it is, how it works, and how it is shaping the world around you. 

Whether you're curious about technology or looking for ways to make life easier, this class is for you. Bridget will demonstrate how AI can be your helpful companion, providing answers to questions about the world and offering creative ideas for your projects. Discover how AI can assist you in a variety of activities such as gardening, interior decorating, traveling, and much more. 

Bridget will guide you through the basics and provide practical examples of AI using ChatGPT. By the end of the class, you'll see AI not as a complex, scary concept, but as a friendly and useful tool that helps you live better. 

Join us for an easy, engaging introduction to AI, come ready to interact, learn, and have fun! 

Bridget Burke is your guide to the exciting world of AI. With a degree from Columbia University and over 30 years of global technology experience, Bridget has mastered the art of making complex concepts easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.  

She has held top tech roles in major companies and institutions including Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Office, HID Global Corp.; Chief Technology Officer, Interlogix (UTC Corp); and Director, Security Enterprise Management, Harvard University. Today, as the Principal Investigator at BridgetLab.ai, she’s at the forefront of AI innovation, with a special passion for humanoid robotics.  

Splitting her time between the AI innovation hubs of San Francisco, Boston, and New York City, Bridget thrives on being immersed in the latest tech and helping people use AI to make everyday life better. But on Wednesdays, you’ll likely find her tinkering with Ivan and Birgitta in the amazing Makerspace at Belvedere Tiburon Library. Curious to learn more, connect with Bridget on LinkedIn.