Module 04

AI & Machine Learning Basics

Understand AI Without the Hype

Conceptual introduction to AI and ML with small CPU-only Python examples using scikit-learn. No GPU or cloud APIs.

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain what AI and ML are in plain language
  • Run a small classification example with scikit-learn
  • Understand training data, models, and accuracy
  • Critically evaluate AI tools and claims
  • Understand basic AI ethics

Glossary

AI
Software that performs tasks needing human-like pattern recognition.
Machine Learning
Programs that learn patterns from examples instead of fixed rules.
Model
The learned pattern-recognizer produced by training.
Training Data
Examples used to teach a model.
Bias
Unfair patterns in data that produce unfair results.