Everyday AI - Week 01: What AI Is and Is Not

Understand AI in plain English and try one safe practice prompt. Join us for the first workshop in the Everyday AI: From Curious to Confident series, an engaging learning journey designed to help residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities understand, explore, and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. In this session, participants will discover what AI can and cannot do, learn the fundamentals of plain-language prompting, and practise using AI tools without sharing personal information. Through guided activities and real-world examples such as asking AI to explain composting or public transport planning in plain English participants will build confidence in interacting with AI while developing critical thinking skills about its strengths, limitations, and responsible use This workshop is practical, supportive, and designed for everyone. Participants will learn how to: • Understand AI in plain English and how it works in everyday tasks. • Identify what AI can and cannot do well by learning to mark facts for checking and verifying claims independently. • Create effective prompts to get useful results without needing technical jargon. • Protect personal information by using only public or fictional practice data when using AI systems. • Apply safe and responsible AI practices using a human review checklist before acting on any AI response Learning Outcome By the end of this session, you will be able to understand AI in plain English and try one safe practice prompt with confidence. You will leave with a completed AI Confidence Card your personal record of what you tried and what you would check before real use About Everyday AI From Curious to Confident This friendly weekly session helps participants understand AI in plain English and try one safe practice prompt. You do not need to bring sensitive information or prior AI experience. We use safe practice examples and clear step-by-step activities to help you keep practising confidently after class. Program Series Schedule: • Week 01 - What AI Is and Is Not • Week 02 - Everyday Tasks • Week 03 - Finding and Checking Information • Week 04 - Privacy and Personal Information • Week 05 - Images, Voice and Misinformation • Week 06 - Community, Volunteering and Family Uses • Week 07 - Your Personal AI Routine • Week 08 - Confidence, Reflection and Next Pathway About the Facilitators • Dr Eunice Sari is Co-Founder and Management Committee Member of WA AI Hub and a leader in human-centred AI and inclusive design. With more than 25 years of experience in innovation, technology, and education, she is passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence to use AI creatively and responsibly. Refund and Cancellation Policy Participant cancellation windows • 14 or more calendar days before the scheduled session: Transfer to another available WA AI Hub session or course credit, less any non-recoverable third-party platform fee. Refunds may be offered less an administration fee at WA AI Hub’s discretion. • 7-13 calendar days before the scheduled session: Transfer or credit only, subject to availability. No cash refund for change-of-mind cancellation. • Less than 7 calendar days before the scheduled session: No refund, no credit and no transfer for change-of-mind cancellation. WA AI Hub may consider exceptional circumstances at its discretion. • No-show or partial attendance: No refund, no credit and no transfer, except where required by Australian Consumer Law. Substitutions Participant substitutions are allowed up to 24 hours before the session if the substitute meets eligibility requirements and WA AI Hub receives the updated attendee details in writing. Organiser cancellation, rescheduling or major change If WA AI Hub cancels a session, cannot deliver the session, or makes a major change to the time, delivery mode or core advertised content, participants will be offered a reasonable remedy such as transfer, credit or refund, consistent with Australian Consumer Law. Australian Consumer Law statement Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If a service fails to meet a consumer guarantee, participants may be entitled to a remedy depending on the circumstances. This policy does not limit those rights. Platform fees Ticketing platform fees and payment processing fees may be non-refundable where those fees are charged and retained by the platform, except where law or the relevant platform rules require otherwise. How to request a cancellation, transfer or remedy Email Junita [email protected] (08) 6156 4865 with the participant name, session title, booking reference, requested outcome and reason for the request. Recommended acceptance wording By registering, participants acknowledge the refund and cancellation policy and understand that statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law continue to apply.