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SUMMARY:AI and Downtowns- Three Part Webinar Series
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DESCRIPTION:AI and Downtowns- Three Part Webinar Series\n\n05/07/26 11:00 AM EST\n - 05/21/26 12:00 PM EST\Description:\nThe MDA will host a 3-part webinar series, AI and Downtowns- The What, How, Ethics, and Best Practices.\nRegistration for the 3-part webinar series is available to members of the MDA.\nAll webinars will be recorded and available to paid registrants to view until November 20, 2026.\n\n\nThe session dates are as follows, all taking place LIVE from 11 am-12 pm EST:\n• Thursday, May 7 - Introduction to AI: the Basics\n• Thursday, May 14 - Ethics and Biases: How to use AI Responsibly\n• Thursday, May 21 - How to Apply AI to Downtown Management\n\nSession 1, May 7\nINTRODUCTION TO AI: THE BASICS\nJoin us as we 'demystify' AI, specifically Generative AI. This session will give you the knowledge and tools to make an informed decision in the event you wish to use Generative AI, and, if so, how to do so responsibly. This webinar will also dive into basic and common tools that have become most well-known, such as ChatGPT. Participants will learn how to use these tools in everyday lives.\n• What is AI?\n• How can it be used?\n• Types of basic tools that are available\n\n\nSession 2, May 14\nETHICS AND BIASES: HOW TO USE AI RESPONSIBLY\nSession 2 will build from the introductory lession through the lens of ethics and biases, providing members with a deeper background and understanding of how to use these\ntools in an informed way. It will provide further detail on topics such as reliability, accuracy, risks, transparency,and example policies.\n\nSession 3, May 21\nHOW TO APPLY AI TO DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT (DDA DIRECTOR OR CITY MANAGER)\nThe webinar will feature, Nate Mack, director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority. Nate will give live demonstrations on how he uses AI platforms to enhance his work as a downtown director.\n\nA link to the webinars will be sent to registrants on May 6.\n\n 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:AI and Downtowns- Three Part Webinar Series<br /><br />05/07/26 11:00 AM EST - 05/21/26 12:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />The MDA will host a 3-part webinar series, AI and Downtowns- <em>The What, How, Ethics, and Best Practices.</em><br />
Registration for the 3-part webinar series is available to <u>members</u> of the MDA.<br />
All webinars will be recorded and available to paid registrants to view until November 20, 2026.<br />
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The session dates are as follows, all taking place LIVE from 11 am-12 pm EST:<br />
&bull; Thursday, May 7 - Introduction to AI: the Basics<br />
&bull; Thursday, May 14 - Ethics and Biases: How to use AI Responsibly<br />
&bull; Thursday, May 21 - How to Apply AI to Downtown Management<br />
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<strong>Session 1, May 7<br />
INTRODUCTION TO AI: THE BASICS</strong><br />
Join us as we 'demystify' AI, specifically Generative AI. This session will give you the knowledge and tools to make an informed decision in the event you wish to use Generative AI, and, if so, how to do so responsibly. This webinar will also dive into basic and common tools that have become most well-known, such as ChatGPT. Participants will learn how to use these tools in <u>everyda</u>y lives.<br />
&bull; What is AI?<br />
&bull; How can it be used?<br />
&bull; Types of basic tools that are available<br />
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<strong>Session 2, May 14<br />
ETHICS AND BIASES: HOW TO USE AI RESPONSIBLY</strong><br />
Session 2 will build from the introductory lession through the lens of ethics and biases, providing members with a deeper background and understanding of how to use these<br />
tools in an informed way. It will provide further detail on topics such as reliability, accuracy, risks, transparency,and example policies.<br />
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<strong>Session 3, May 21<br />
HOW TO APPLY AI TO DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT (DDA DIRECTOR OR CITY MANAGER)</strong><br />
The webinar will feature, Nate Mack, director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority. Nate will give live demonstrations on how he uses AI platforms to enhance his work as a downtown director.<br />
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<u><strong>A link to the webinars will be sent to registrants on May 6.</strong></u><br />
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