👋 Hey everyone! I recently had the awesome opportunity to lead a beginner-friendly AI workshop titled "Brainstorm: Your First AI Class", designed to help students, working professionals, and AI-curious minds take their first confident steps into the world of Artificial Intelligence.
This blog kicks off a series of blogs and demos where we'll demystify AI and build real things together—with help from tools like Copilot and Azure AI Foundry. If you’ve ever thought “AI seems cool, but where do I start?” — this series is for YOU. 🎯
🤖 So… What Is AI, Really?
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is when machines mimic human intelligence—learning, problem-solving, decision-making. It powers things like:
- 🗺️ Google Maps rerouting you
- 📺 Netflix recommending your next binge
- ✍️ Copilot helping you write reports
- 🎨 Instagram filters enhancing your photos
You’ve already been using AI. Now let’s learn how to build it.
📚 Learn More: Introduction to AI on Microsoft Learn
🧠 Types of AI You Should Know
- ANI (Narrow AI) – e.g., ChatGPT, voice assistants
- AGI (General AI) – hypothetical, human-level intelligence
- ASI (Super AI) – smarter than humans (still sci-fi!)
📚 Explore further: AI Fundamentals - Microsoft Learn
🏥 AI in the Real World – Not Just Sci-Fi!
AI is already transforming industries:
- 🩺 Healthcare: Diagnosing X-rays
- 💳 Finance: Detecting fraud
- 📣 Marketing: Personalizing ads
- 📚 Education: Copilot in Word for writing help
📚 See more examples from Microsoft AI
💡 Key Concepts in AI
Here are terms you’ll hear a lot (and they’re easier than they sound!):
| Term | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Model | A trained brain that makes predictions |
| Dataset | What the model learns from |
| Algorithm | Logic/rules that guide learning |
| Prompt | Instruction given to AI like Copilot |
| Training | Teaching the model using data |
| Inference | Using the trained model to make decisions |
| LLM | Language model like GPT |
📚 Learn AI lifecycle on Microsoft Learn
⚙️ Demo Time: Real-World AI with Microsoft Tools
🔹 Demo 1: Microsoft Copilot in Action
We explored how Copilot can draft content, summarize, and automate writing tasks like a productivity buddy.
📚 Start exploring Microsoft Copilot
🔹 Demo 2: Azure AI Foundry – Build Your Own AI!
Azure AI Foundry helps you:
- Explore ready-to-use models like GPT and DALL·E
- Create, test, and deploy your own AI workflows
- Build with or without code
🧭 Your Roadmap to Start Learning AI
- 🎓 Learn basics with AI-900 Certification
- 🤖 Try Copilot or Bing Chat
- 🛠️ Build a mini project (e.g., sentiment analyzer or chatbot)
- 🧪 Use Azure AI Studio or Foundry
- 🔁 Keep exploring & building!
✅ Quick Quiz!
Q: Which of these is an example of Narrow AI?
A. A robot that can do everything
B. Copilot answering questions ✅
C. AI with emotions
D. AI building another AI
Q: What is “prompting” in AI?
A. Giving a computer memory
B. Asking an AI a question ✅
C. Speeding up processing
D. Restarting the model
🌟 What’s Next?
🎥 Access the Recording from this session on our YouTube!
🛠️ We'll explore real demos and walk you through your first AI build.
🧠 Expect tutorials, guides, and beginner-friendly projects.
👉 Follow me here on Dev.to to continue your AI journey.
💬 Final Word
AI isn’t just for coders. With tools like Copilot and Azure AI Foundry, anyone can learn and build AI — yes, even you!
Let’s make AI learning practical, inclusive, and fun.
See you in the next blog of the Brainstorm AI Series! 🚀
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Thanks for reading! Let’s build AI together — step by step, one spark at a time. ⚡
📝 References & Inspiration
This blog draws educational inspiration from:
- Microsoft Learn
- Publicly available Microsoft AI documentation, demos, and Copilot guidance
This article was written with the intent to educate beginners and promote Microsoft’s free learning resources.
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