<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0n10PO_1E2AatDU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0n10PO_1E2AatDU00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>UTICA, N.Y. -- Young people in Oneida County received a practical introduction to artificial intelligence as part of a new summer course.About 80 participants in the Oneida County Summer Youth Employment Program completed an Artificial Intelligence Awareness course from Aug. 3-6.The course was offered by the Oneida County Office of Workforce Development in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College.The program gave students an introduction to artificial intelligence and its growing role in education, careers and daily life.The curriculum covered both the benefits and risks of AI, focusing on using it as a learning tool instead of a shortcut for schoolwork.Students also learned to spot AI-generated misinformation, such as fake videos and manipulated online content, and gained a better understanding of how AI systems operate and the importance of critical thinking."Preparing our young people for success means equipping them with the knowledge and skills they'll need in a rapidly changing workforce," said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente."Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry," he continued, "and it is important that our Summer Youth Employment participants understand how to use it responsibly, recognize its limitations and embrace the opportunities it will create throughout their careers. This is another example of Oneida County investing in the workforce of tomorrow."</div></body>

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UTICA, N.Y. -- Young people in Oneida County received a practical introduction to artificial intelligence as part of a new summer course. About 80 participants in the Oneida County Summer Youth Employment Program completed an Artificial Intelligence Awareness course from Aug. 3-6. The course was offered by the Oneida County...

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UTICA, N.Y. -- Young people in Oneida County received a practical introduction to artificial intelligence as part of a new summer course. About 80 particip

Oneida County Youth Complete AI Awareness Course

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