MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin and UW Credit Union today announced the launch of a new free short-form online video series designed to introduce Wisconsinites to the basics of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The free series, the AI Skills Access Passport, or ASAP, is an accessible guide to AI that teaches participants how AI works and how it might show up in their daily lives. It is targeted to adult learners with a basic familiarity with AI who are curious about the technological changes underway across schools, universities, businesses, and government agencies.
“As the Universities of Wisconsin look to prioritize AI education, through dedicated majors, AI-literacy integration, focused AI faculty talent recruitment and industry partnerships, we also want to do our part to extend that knowledge outward – to provide all Wisconsinites with a foundational knowledge about AI that they can choose to build on,” said Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. “This learning opportunity is another example of how the Universities of Wisconsin serve the state.”
These free online learning sessions are available now and can be found at wisconsin.edu/asap.
The online course consists of seven concise videos, each approximately two minutes long, that explain what artificial intelligence is, how it is currently being used, and the opportunities and challenges it presents. The series is intended as an accessible entry point for anyone seeking to understand this fast-developing technology.
Sponsored by UW Credit Union, the video series is hosted on a Universities of Wisconsin website that also serves as a statewide gateway to additional AI courses, programs, and educational resources available across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities.
“UW Credit Union’s commitment to building economic mobility extends well beyond financial services,” said Director of Financial Inclusion & Community Engagement at UWCU, Steph Harrill Kyle. “As a strategic partner to the Universities of Wisconsin, we share the goal of building informed, capable, and empowered communities throughout Wisconsin. This free educational resource is for anyone looking to understand how AI works, so that if they choose to use it, they can do so safely and with confidence.”
The course was developed by the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Online and Professional Learning Resources with assistance from Emily Laird, AI Integration Technologist at UW-Stout.
“AI will influence every sector and every community, regardless of age or background,” Laird said. “ASAP provides the shared foundation people need to use AI safely and confidently, helping build a stronger, more prepared state.”
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About UW Credit Union
UW Credit Union is a growing, federally insured financial institution and a leading provider of a full range of financial services to Universities of Wisconsin communities. This includes on-campus banking services at six UW campuses. UW Credit Union’s more than 900 employees serve the financial needs of over 375,000 members through world-class technology systems and a convenient network of 35 branch locations and more than 100 ATMs. With $6 billion in assets, UW Credit Union is ranked among the leading credit unions nationally. Founded more than 90 years ago by members of the University of Wisconsin faculty and staff, UW Credit Union continues to operate as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with locations in the Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Whitewater and La Crosse areas.
About the Universities of Wisconsin
The Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 164,600 students. Awarding more than 37,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.