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🎙️ AI from Scratch: Discover, Learn & Create with AI 🤖✨

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This series ended on June 15, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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Curious about Artificial Intelligence but don’t know where to start? Join us for AI from Scratch — a beginner-friendly session where we’ll break down what AI really is, explore the exciting world of prompt engineering, and dive into how AI is reshaping everything from creativity to careers.We’ll talk possibilities 🌍, risks ⚠️, and the future of AI through the lens of real research, personal growth, and ethical reflection. Whether you’re a techie or just curious, this session is your gateway to understanding and starting your journey in AI.🧠 No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity!
This series is also part of the SHW AI Sandbox and is testing how AI can be used to support tutoring.

Tutored by

Ashi D 🇮🇳

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Hey, I am Ashi I am from India, a high school senior and had prep for JEE for 3 years. I plan on going to UofT While my passion is AI, knowing its vast capabilities but I still love maths and physics I am also a poet btw, so if ever plan on doing any thing metaphorical or just having a chat about AI, feel free to DM me!

Shubam K 🇵🇰

Certified in 26 topics

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Hey everyone! 👋 My name is Shubam, I'm high school sophomore from Pakistan, and I'm super excited to be part of the Schoolhouse community. I'm a curious learner at heart, always diving into new things! My big interests are Machine Learning 🤖, Economics 📈, and Physics ⚛️. I recently took my IGCSE exams, and I'm really keen to help you in those. My goal is to make learning engaging and help you build a solid understanding. Let's learn and grow together! ✨

Tiala H 🇺🇸

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Hi! I’m a 15-year-old student from Alabama who loves learning and helping others succeed. I’m joining Schoolhouse to strengthen my skills, especially in math and science, and to connect with other students who are passionate about learning too. I’m excited to be part of a supportive community where we can grow and achieve our goals together! I'm not in college yet but I'm taking a pre-med school at Harvard!

Schedule

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SESSION 1

11

May

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCMay 11, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

What is AI? + Prompt Engineering Basics
Topics:
• Simple definition of AI (vs ML vs Deep Learning)
• History: From ELIZA to ChatGPT
• Real-life AI examples (image recognition, chatbots, recommendation engines)
• Intro to Prompt Engineering:
• What is it?
• Why does it matter in tools like ChatGPT?
• Hands-on: Try writing prompts and improving them
SESSION 2

18

May

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCMay 18, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

The Power and Possibilities of AI
• Topics:
• How AI is transforming industries (healthcare, education, finance, art)
•  “AI helping humans discover themselves”
• Is AI a tool, a mirror, or a guide for human growth?
• Quick activity: “Ask AI something about yourself” – discuss how accurate it feels
SESSION 3

25

May

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCMay 25, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Risks, Ethics & Voices of Caution
• Topics:
• Concerns raised by Geoffrey Hinton, Yual Noah Harari, and others
• Ethical dilemmas: AI bias, surveillance, deepfakes, job displacement
• Philosophy: What does it mean for a machine to “understand” us?
• Discussion: Should we trust AI with self-discovery?
SESSION 4

1

Jun

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCJun 1, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Why You Should Pursue AI – The Fastest Growing Career Path 🚀
• Understand why AI is at the center of the 21st-century tech revolution.
• Explore how AI is shaping industries: medicine, finance, education, climate, art & more.
• Stats, trends & real-world impact: Why AI is not just a buzzword, but the backbone of the future.
• Learn why now is the best time to dive into AI and how your curiosity today can shape tomorrow.
SESSION 5

8

Jun

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCJun 8, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Research, Reflection & What Comes Next 🧠🔍✨
• Deep dive into a research paper exploring how AI could help individuals discover their true selves.
• Group reflections: What surprised you? What changed your view about AI?
• Ideation session: What would your AI project be?
• Action plan: How to continue learning, building, and contributing in the AI space.
• Final Q&A and open conversation to wrap up the series with inspiration and direction.
SESSION 6

15

Jun

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Sun 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTCJun 15, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Another Session!!
(Probably the LAST one)
This session will include all the tools that can 10x your Productivity.
I'll show y'all how to use and demonstrate everything!

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May 11 - Jun 15

6 weeks

60 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Sundays

2:15PM