July 2025
Intermediate to advanced
528 pages
12h 10m
English
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Chapter 1The Future Is Now: AI 101, the Basics
Based on insights from an interview with Jonathan Waddingham.
Have you ever said, “Hey Siri” and asked a question, searched or texted something that autofilled after you started typing, enjoyed a Netflix recommendation, or scrolled through your social media feed? All these activities and much, much more are powered by AI. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, nonprofits must understand how to harness this technology to enhance impact, streamline operations, and make data-driven decisions.
This chapter covers the basics of AI, providing you with the foundational knowledge needed to confidently begin your AI journey. Whether you're seeking ways to save time, tell better stories, or raise more funds, this chapter represents a helpful starting point. If you're keen to spend more time focusing on your mission and less cycles on administrative tasks, this “primer coat” will demystify AI, offering practical guidance on how to integrate it into your nonprofit's operations.
Critical Skills and Competencies
What Is AI, Anyway?
Artificial intelligence encompasses a range of technologies, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and large language models. These, then, encompass natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and much more. When you put it all together, the future we've dreamed of since The Jetsons is suddenly at your nonprofit's fingertips, but it helps to understand the underlying ...
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