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SUMMARY:Local Applications in Generative AI on your Laptop
DESCRIPTION:Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how we interact 
 with technology\, but how do they actually work\, and what does it take to 
 run one yourself? This workshop provides a practical introduction to 
 transformer-based AI models and demonstrates how generative AI can be run 
 locally on your own computer without relying on cloud-based services. 
 Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration\, participants will 
 learn the fundamentals of locally hosted AI and gain experience working 
 with open-source language models.\n\nThis session is ideal for students\, 
 researchers\, instructors\, and anyone curious about generative AI who 
 wants to better understand how these systems work and experiment with 
 running models independently. No prior AI experience is required.\n\nBy the 
 end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n	Explain the core 
 principles behind transformer-based large language models.\n	Set up and run 
 a basic chatbot using a locally hosted AI model on a personal 
 computer.\n	Identify the hardware and software requirements for running 
 generative AI models locally.\n	Evaluate the practical applications\, 
 benefits\, and limitations of locally hosted AI systems.\n	Explore 
 opportunities for experimenting with open-source AI tools in research\, 
 teaching\, and personal projects.\n\n\nDetails: Any preparatory work for 
 the session can be found on its information page. This workshop will not be 
 recorded.\n\nCertificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the 
 Sherman Centre's certificate program. For more information\, visit 
 scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian 
 Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more\, visit ccdhhn.ca or 
 contact scds@mcmaster.ca.
LOCATION:Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (1st Floor\, Mills Library)
ORGANIZER;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
CATEGORIES:DMDS, DRI Training, SCDS Sponsored Events, Workshops
CONTACT;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
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