Universities of Wisconsin, UW Credit Union launch free short-form online learning series on Artificial Intelligence
Mar 23,26 | 01:37 EST
The Universities of Wisconsin and UW Credit Union have announced the launch of a new free, short-form online video series called the AI Skills Access Passport (ASAP). This initiative is designed to introduce Wisconsinites to the fundamental concepts of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The ASAP series serves as an accessible guide, offering participants insights into how AI functions and its practical applications in daily life, addressing the rapid technological changes impacting schools, universities, businesses, and government agencies. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman emphasized that this learning opportunity is part of the universities' commitment to extend AI knowledge beyond traditional academic settings, providing all state residents with a foundational understanding of AI that they can choose to expand upon. The series comprises seven concise videos, each approximately two minutes long, explaining what AI is, its current uses, and the inherent opportunities and challenges. This free online course is available now and is sponsored by UW Credit Union. The accompanying website also acts as a central hub for additional AI-related courses, programs, and educational resources available across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities, showcasing a collaborative effort to enhance AI literacy statewide. Steph Harrill Kyle, Director of Financial Inclusion & Community Engagement at UW Credit Union, highlighted the credit union's broad commitment to economic mobility, aligning with the universities' goal of fostering informed, capable, and empowered communities through free educational resources like ASAP, ensuring safe and confident AI usage.
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