Smart Computer Helpers: How AI Can Work For You | Product Thinking Workshop | Week 21

​Goal: Understand how AI tools can help solve problems in your community without needing technical expertise.

​Topics:

• ​What Are AI Helpers:

  • ​Simple explanation of AI using familiar examples

  • ​How AI is already used in products you may know

• ​AI Tools Anyone Can Use:

  • ​Free or low-cost AI tools to help with common tasks

  • ​How these tools can be part of your product

​Exercises:

• ​AI Solution Brainstorm:

  • ​Identify 3 ways AI could help solve problems in your community

  • ​Try using a simple AI tool during the workshop

  • ​Discuss benefits and limitations for local needs

​Homework:

• ​Think about how an AI helper could improve your product idea

• ​Test one free AI tool and write down what it did well or poorly

• ​List any concerns community members might have about using AI