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ERINnovation Online Meetup: Everyday AI Essentials

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Organized by: Edmonton Regional Innovation Network

Nov.
25

Curious—or maybe a little skeptical—about AI? Join us for an interactive, hands-on session designed for non-technical professionals who want to understand how to use generative AI tools in practical, everyday ways.

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between analytical and generative AI
What generative AI can (and can’t) do
Hands-on guided activities using ChatGPT (personalization & spreadsheet analysis) and NotebookLM (building your own knowledge base)
How to stay aware of emerging AI-related risks

Key Takeaways:
✅ Confidence using ChatGPT and NotebookLM for real-world tasks
✅ Practical guardrails for privacy and accuracy

Prerequisites:

A laptop to participate in the guided activities
A Google (Gmail) account
Downloadable practice materials (shared during the session)

Presenter:
Karteek (Mack) Makena, MBA, Manager of AI Operations at AMA. Mack focuses on agentic AI infrastructure and team enablement and teaches AI courses tailored for everyday users and technical practitioners.