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EP 35: How Students Can Use AI to Solve Everyday Problems

2023/6/12
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Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast
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Jordan Wilson
一位经验丰富的数字策略专家和《Everyday AI》播客的主持人，专注于帮助普通人通过 AI 提升职业生涯。
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Nikunj Tyagi
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Jordan Wilson认为AI发展迅速，但美国不应减缓其发展，因为它正在推动经济增长。他还谈到了AI如何改变求职过程，以及求职者如何利用AI和自动化技术。 Nikunj Tyagi认为学生们没有充分利用AI的潜力，他们主要将其用于完成作业，而不是用于学习和创造。他认为AI可以帮助学生更快地学习，并可以用于开发应用程序等项目。他还讨论了AI在大学教育中的作用，以及如何利用AI来学习和解决问题。他认为大学教育的价值不仅在于知识的传授，更在于对专业知识的深入理解和人脉的建立。他还谈到了AI的伦理问题，以及如何避免过度依赖AI。 Nikunj Tyagi详细阐述了AI在大学教育中的应用，例如利用AI构建MRI脑肿瘤检测器，学习机器学习和人工智能伦理。他还分享了他和朋友们如何利用AI开发应用程序的经验，以及如何利用ChatGPT学习和解决问题。他认为AI可以帮助学生更快地学习，并可以用于开发应用程序等项目。他还讨论了AI的未来发展趋势，以及AI在教育领域的应用，例如检测作弊、创建课程和引入新的课程类型。他认为AI可以帮助学生提高学习效率，并可以应用于各个领域，例如生物技术和假肢技术。

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How can students use AI to its full potential, beyond just writing essays or homework?

Students can use AI to launch businesses, work on passion projects, and learn faster. AI tools like ChatGPT can help with coding, app development, and even building discipline in daily schedules. They can also use AI to tackle harder problems and learn new skills.

Why is AI being taught to students at a freshman or sophomore level in universities?

AI is being taught early to give students a foundational understanding of machine learning, AI ethics, and practical applications using Python libraries. This helps students build a deep understanding of their major topics and prepares them for future careers in AI and related fields.

How can students who are not highly technical use AI to solve everyday problems?

Non-technical students can use AI for discipline building, such as creating daily schedules, and for learning complex subjects like physics by asking step-by-step problem-solving questions. They can also collaborate with more technical peers on projects, leveraging AI to bridge the gap.

What ethical considerations should students be aware of when using AI for everyday problems?

Students should be cautious about becoming too dependent on AI. They should use AI for repetitive tasks and to learn, but not to replace their own learning and skill development. Over-reliance on AI can lead to a lack of personal value and skills in the long run.

What are some future possibilities for AI in education?

Future possibilities include AI detectors to check for cheating, AI-generated curriculums, and new classes that integrate AI in various fields like biotechnology and social media. AI can also help in creating viral content and improving creative processes.

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This chapter discusses the rapid advancement of AI and its impact on jobs and the economy. It explores contrasting viewpoints on whether the pace of AI development is too fast, considering its potential benefits and challenges. The use of AI art to generate images of celebrity children is also discussed as a trending topic.
  • AI's rapid advancement is powering economic growth in the US
  • AI is changing the job application process
  • AI art is trending on social media

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What role will AI play for students? Today we explore the world of AI in education with guest Nikunj Tyagi, an Undergraduate Student University of Illinois. We discuss how universities are teaching AI and how students can use AI to solve everyday problems.Time Stamps:[00:00:16] Is AI advancing too quickly?[00:02:00] AI is changing the game for job seekers[00:03:00] Using AI art to generate celebrity couple's kids[00:04:00] Introduction of  Nikunj Tyagi[00:04:20] Are students using AI the right way?[00:06:25] AI makes app development accessible to all[00:09:55] How college gives a deep understanding of major topics[00:12:32] AI in education: cool or dangerous?[00:16:48] College network provides valuable connections for growth[00:20:27] AI helps build discipline and solve problems[00:24:37] AI enhancing education and emerging technology fields[00:26:34] AI helps students and creatives learn betterFor full show notes, head to YourEverydayAI.com)**Topics Covered in this Episode:**Topic 1: AI Education in Universities- AI being presented as both dangerous and beneficial by many universities.- AI being taught to students at a freshman/sophomore level.- Classes on machine learning, AI ethics, and practical applications of AI using Python libraries and machine learning foundations.Topic 2: The Future of Programming- The shift of programming from machine code to compiled languages like C++, and now towards creating apps without code using AI.- The future potential of not requiring understanding code, just the ability to think of what to create using AI.- The use of Chat GBT with university/college learning to build useful products faster.Topic 3: AI Beyond Education- Potential future uses of AI in education, including using it to check for cheating, creating curriculums, and introducing new classes.- Uses of AI in biotechnology with prosthetic limbs to sense and respond to neural messages from the body.- Changes to the job application process through AI and automation.Topic 4: AI Literacy- The value of building a network and making connections with other students and alumni.- The role and importance of AI ethics in the future.Topic 5: Practical Advice on AI- Use of AI language models for creating schedules and studying technical subjects like physics.- Ideas on how chat GPT can help students in their lives without app development knowledge.Topic 6: Independent Use of AI- Using AI to tackle repetitive tasks while working on harder things.- Warning against relying too much on AI as it may prevent learning and developing valuable skills.Topic 7: Chat with You and App Development- The story of how the speaker and their friends developed an app to help college students find events on campus.- Chat with You's contribution towards learning to develop the app using different development platforms.**Keywords:**AI, Prometheus, dangerous, beneficial, universities, students, freshman, sophomore, courses, machine learning, AI ethics, MRI brain tumor detector, Python libraries, coding, AI literate, programming, machine code, compiled languages, C++, app development, ChatGPT, education, cheating, curriculums, biotechnology, prosthetic limbs, networking, University of Illinois, Silicon Valley trip, AI language models, GPT 3.5, GPT 4, tech literacy, practical advice, independent, repetitive tasks, app development, YouTube videos, Chat with You, Xcode, Swift, development platforms.