MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin and UW Credit Union have announced the launch of a new free short-form online video series they said are designed to “introduce Wisconsinites to the basics of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).”
According to the organizations, the free series, the “AI Skills Access Passport,” or ASAP, is an accessible guide to AI that teaches participants how AI works and how it might show up in their daily lives. It is targeted to adult learners with a basic familiarity with AI who are curious about the technological changes underway across schools, universities, businesses, and government agencies.
Seven Video Courses
The online course consists of seven concise videos, each approximately two minutes long, that explain what artificial intelligence is, how it is currently being used, and the opportunities and challenges it presents. The series is intended as an accessible entry point for anyone seeking to understand this fast-developing technology, according to the organizations.
Sponsored by UW Credit Union, the video series is hosted on a Universities of Wisconsin website that also serves as a statewide gateway to additional AI courses, programs, and educational resources available across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities.
“UW Credit Union’s commitment to building economic mobility extends well beyond financial services,” UWCU Director of Financial Inclusion & Community Engagement Steph Harrill Kyle said in a statement. “As a strategic partner to the Universities of Wisconsin, we share the goal of building informed, capable, and empowered communities throughout Wisconsin. This free educational resource is for anyone looking to understand how AI works, so that if they choose to use it, they can do so safely and with confidence.”
The course was developed by the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Online and Professional Learning Resources with assistance from Emily Laird, AI Integration Technologist at UW-Stout.
