<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>		
					<h2>Learn AI: EVERYTHING You Need to Know For Beginners</h2>				
		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJBnSsE_f_Q		
					<h2>You’re Not Behind (Yet): How to Learn AI in 29 Minutes</h2>				
		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c7zh2MkslY<h2>Free, Beginner‑Friendly AI Resources</h2><p>Here are several excellent, free, beginner‑friendly resources* that libraries often recommend because they’re accessible, non‑technical, 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>No coding required</li><li>Very approachable explanations and activities</li><li>Great for patrons who want to understand what AI is and isn’t</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.skills.google/paths/118">Google’s 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>Step‑by‑step explanations</li><li>Very accessible for non‑technical learners</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>