AI and the future of problem solving - In-person

Discover how to turn AI into a true partner for creative, critical, and informed problem-solving.

In this interactive and collaborative workshop, you’ll explore how Generative AI is reshaping the way we solve problems. Connect with expert facilitators and designers who use these tools in their work, and join group discussions with other curious peers to exchange ideas and learn from diverse perspectives.

You’ll learn practical strategies for using AI to:

• Break down complex problems and generate creative solutions
• Improve your research, brainstorming, and decision-making processes
• Ask better prompts to get more useful, targeted results

You’ll also gain critical skills for:

• Spotting AI’s blind spots and misinformation
• Deciding when to rely on AI – and when to trust your own judgment
• Collaborating with AI while keeping your unique voice and perspective

Whether you’re working on a class project, starting a side hustle, or preparing for your career, this session will give you tools to use AI confidently and responsibly – while sharpening your own problem-solving skills.

A ChatGPT account is not necessary as the latest models are now available for free. The facilitators will be using paid accounts which have more features, in case any participants would like to learn about them. 

Facilitators: Charlie Gedeon and Allan Macdonald, Pragmatics Studio