[{"id":"eb377a1","elType":"container","settings":{"flex_direction":"column"},"elements":[{"id":"4a23a09","elType":"widget","settings":{"image":{"url":"https:\/\/wp.florencecountylibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-sanketgraphy-16125027.jpg","id":875,"size":"","alt":"Webpage of ChatGPT is seen on the website of OpenAI, on a smartphone.","source":"library"},"image_size":"medium"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"image"}],"isInner":false},{"id":"07ae645","elType":"container","settings":{"flex_direction":"column"},"elements":[{"id":"e25b32e","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p>Here are two good introductory videos for those looking to learn a little bit about AI (Artificial Intelligence). These are fast ways to get a good overview, as you do not need to sign in\/up for anything:<\/p>"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false},{"id":"7329f4f","elType":"container","settings":{"flex_direction":"column"},"elements":[{"id":"3bd19a9","elType":"widget","settings":{"title":"Learn AI: EVERYTHING You Need to Know For Beginners"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"heading"},{"id":"904affc","elType":"widget","settings":{"youtube_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nJBnSsE_f_Q","vimeo_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/235215203","dailymotion_url":"https:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/x6tqhqb","videopress_url":"https:\/\/videopress.com\/v\/ZCAOzTNk","cc_load_policy":"yes"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"video"}],"isInner":false},{"id":"5467e26","elType":"container","settings":{"flex_direction":"column"},"elements":[{"id":"18e4812","elType":"widget","settings":{"title":"You\u2019re Not Behind (Yet): How to Learn AI in 29 Minutes"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"heading"},{"id":"27cdd1a","elType":"widget","settings":{"youtube_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9c7zh2MkslY","vimeo_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/235215203","dailymotion_url":"https:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/x6tqhqb","videopress_url":"https:\/\/videopress.com\/v\/ZCAOzTNk","cc_load_policy":"yes"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"video"}],"isInner":false},{"id":"5e9176b","elType":"container","settings":{"flex_direction":"column"},"elements":[{"id":"b75c90e","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<h2>Free, Beginner\u2011Friendly AI Resources<\/h2><p>Here are several excellent, free, beginner\u2011friendly resources* that libraries often recommend because they\u2019re accessible, non\u2011technical, and trustworthy:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elementsofai.com\/\">\"Elements of AI\" - University of Helsinki<\/a><ul><li>Designed for complete beginners<\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">No coding required<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Very approachable explanations and activities<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Great for patrons who want to understand what AI is and isn\u2019t<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skills.google\/paths\/118\">Google\u2019s Generative AI Learning Path<\/a><ul><li><p>Short, simple lessons<\/p><\/li><li><p>Includes videos and interactive examples<\/p><\/li><li><p>Covers what AI tools can do and how to use them responsibly<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksforgeeks.org\/artificial-intelligence\/7-steps-to-learn-ai-from-scratch-in-2024-best-free-resources\/\">GeeksforGeeks: Learn AI From Scratch (Beginner Guide)<\/a><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Step\u2011by\u2011step explanations<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Very accessible for non\u2011technical learners<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/specializations\/introduction-to-generative-ai\">Curated List of 34 Free AI Courses (AitechTribe)<\/a><ul><li><p>Mix of beginner and intermediate options<\/p><\/li><li><p>Lets patrons explore at their own pace<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>*These resources were collected by a Nicolet Library System staff member using Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft's AI-powered assistant), then narrowed down to a few top picks.<\/p>"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}]