Under the hood of AI: How generative AI really works

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Artificial Intelligence

Under the hood of AI: How generative AI really works

provided by Gradient Institute

15 May 2025

2.00 – 3.00 pm NZST

Upcoming webinar

Skill level: Basic

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Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT seem to “know” so much - or how they create human-like responses in seconds?

In this 60-minute live webinar, we’ll satisfy your curiosity by lifting the hood on generative AI. Facilitated by experts from the Gradient Institute, this session is perfect for those who aren’t technical, but love to understand how things work.

We’ll unpack the science and mechanics behind how AI is trained, how it learns patterns in data, and how it makes decisions to produce the responses we see. You’ll walk away with a better grasp of what’s happening when you type a prompt – and a deeper appreciation of the intelligence (and limitations) behind these tools.

Whether you're experimenting with AI tools at work or just fascinated by new technology, this is your chance to demystify generative AI in an engaging, accessible way.

This webinar covers topics including:

Explain the basic concepts behind how generative AI systems like ChatGPT are trained and generate responses
Understand the role of data, patterns, and probabilities in how generative AI tools operate
Ask more informed questions and use AI tools more confidently, thanks to a clearer understanding of what’s going on behind the scenes

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Dr Alberto Chierici

Principle AI Specialist

Gradient Institute

Alberto Chierici is an accomplished entrepreneur, scientist, and investor with over a decade of expertise in data science, natural language processing, conversational AI, and product management. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from NYU, his research focused on dialogue systems and human-computer interaction. As a seasoned professional, he supports and empowers founders, helping to shape the vision and trajectory of tech-driven products.

Alberto is the author of The Ethics of AI: Facts, Fictions, and Forecasts, a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. His career includes founding and co-founding companies in the InsurTech and AI sectors, earning multiple industry accolades for delivering innovative customer experiences. Passionate about mentoring, advising, and consulting, Alberto is an advocate for ethical AI and strives to advance the field with integrity and insight.

Yaya Lu

Senior Specialist

Gradient institute

Yaya has a degree in Software Engineering (Honours) from The Australian National University, with a focus on Human-Centric Computing.

During her university, she undertook several college leadership roles, was an academic tutor for five subjects in computer science, and was employed as an intern at Google Australia. She then took on the role of user researcher and then business analyst in the Australian Public Service, focusing on generating user-centric outputs to address Whole-of-Government and agency needs.

In her Senior Specialist role at Gradient, Yaya uses her skills to engage with and run training for clients, raising awareness about ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Yaya has always been driven to help people through technology. During early high school, she developed a prototype wheelchair control system using LEGO robotics to assist a man with complete quadriplegia from rural Tasmania. While in Grade 9 she wrote a paper on the project and it was accepted for the 4th Biomedical Engineering Conference (BMEiCON) in Thailand in 2012.

She was sponsored to present her work to schools and audiences across the country, was featured on the ABC 7:30 Report, and was a speaker for Parliament during their Science Meets Parliament campaign. She was also the recipient of the Pride of Australia Award for Young Leader (Tasmania) and was a finalist for the Young Australian of the Year Award in 2013, amongst other accomplishments.

Since then she has been a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between understanding technology and the people who use it, as well as the inherent ethical issues posed by either side. Outside of work, Yaya likes to think of herself as an all-rounder hobbyist and dancer. She leads an adult street dance crew and teaches the dance style "Waacking" (a disco style from the 1970s with a strong LGBT history) in Canberra, Australia.

Under the hood of AI: How generative AI really works

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