Module 1: Intro, Prerequisites, History of AI
Learning Objectives
- Understand the course plan, assignments, expectations
- Understand Prerequisite Concepts
- Unpack preconceived notions about what AI is
- Explore historical and present approaches to AI
Schedule
| Event | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture 1.1 | An introduction to the class | 9/25/24 |
| Lecture 1.2 | Project Tips | 9/27/24 |
| Lecture 1.3 | Prereqs | 9/30/24 |
| Lecture 1.4 | AI Traditions | 10/2/24 |
| Discussion 1.1 | Python Programming Demo? Math Preliminaries? TBD | 10/3/24 |
Resources
Readings
Artificial Intelligence for Thinking Humans (Mitchell) Read the Prologue
The Alignment Problem - Brian Christian Read “Representation” chapter