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20 April 2026 11:00 AM 12:15 PM
Ivee: What is AI? Where to startClick here to register for the event
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AI is shaping hiring, productivity, and how work gets done.
Most professionals know they should understand it. Few feel clear on what it actually means or where to begin.
This webinar will give you the foundation you need.
In one structured session, you will build a clear understanding of what AI is, how it evolved, what the key terms mean, and how to start using it confidently in your day-to-day work.
What we cover:
1. Where AI is from and why it matters
AI has existed for decades, but recent breakthroughs changed its speed and scale.
We will explore:
The origins of artificial intelligence
Major technological milestones
The rise of generative AI
Why adoption accelerated globally
How AI is reshaping roles across industries
You will understand why AI has moved from niche technology to baseline workplace capability.
2. AI vs AI Agents: What’s the difference?
You will learn:
What artificial intelligence actually refers to
What Large Language Models are
How tools like ChatGPT work
What makes something an AI agent
How agents plan tasks, use tools, and execute workflows
3. AI jargon, explained
You will understand terms such as:
LLMs
RAG
Prompt engineering
Fine-tuning
Hallucinations
Vector databases
APIs
Automation workflows
More importantly, you will understand what these concepts mean in practical terms for your role.
4. The leading LLM tools and emerging software
We will walk through the most widely used AI tools, including:
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Perplexity
Copilot
You will see where each tool performs well, where they differ, and how new AI-native software is changing productivity across functions.
By the end, you will have...
A clear understanding of what AI is and how it works
Confidence distinguishing between AI tools and AI agents
Familiarity with key terminology
Awareness of the leading platforms
A structured path to start applying AI in your work