Akakū Upstairs returns on Thursday, October 17th with an interactive educational salon, 'Overcoming the AI Learning Curve.' Climb the AI learning cliff with ease and join Jerry Isdale from the Maui Institute of Art & Technology for a hands-on workshop designed to help you conquer the initial learning curve of text-based AI systems like ChatGPT  and Claude. This workshop focuses on the practical uses of these tools for business and personal projects, demystifying AI and getting you up to speed quickly. Topics covered will include crafting prompts, generating ideas, developing coaching materials, advanced tips such as working around token limits, uploading documents, and saving results for future use. 

Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptops or smartphones and set up free accounts on ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Claude (Anthropic) beforehand. Limited workstations will be available at Akakū. Discover how AI can streamline your coaching, business, and personal tasks, making them more efficient and creative. This workshop will be recorded so you can revisit the content anytime. Please note that it will not be available for remote interaction.

Register at bit.ly/Overcoming-AI-Learning-Curve for free to secure your spot. This workshop is limited to 20 registrants. Doors open at 5:30pm giving the community time to mix and mingle. The salon goes from 6pm - 7:30pm. 

Offered on the third Thursday of each month at Akakū's Media Lab, Akakū Upstairs is a community outreach program designed to bring Maui Nui together in person to share, learn, and be inspired by local stories, elevating community and conversation. 

Jerry Isdale is the Chief Technologist at the Maui Institute of Art & Technology and brings decades of experience in software development and AI applications. He is one of the organizers of the Maui Techies informal gatherings.