AI Mythbusters for Christmas

Tuesday 16 December 2025

11:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Location

Swan Room, Elm Bank, Mile Lane, Coventry / Online

Cost

Free

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Event details

A Christmas themed AI Literacy bite size course debunking common misconceptions about AI. 

AI Mythbusters is a festive special event! Feeling left behind by AI and want to know more? Knew what was going on a year ago but not sure where things have gone since? Worried about AI taking your job or even taking over the world? This workshop will go through some of the basics around AI, while busting some of the common myths around it. It's the week before the Christmas break so we'll also do this with some festive cheer! If possible then bring your laptop to join in!

Aims

  • Bring up to speed anyone who feels they are being left behind by AI and give a reminder to the rest.
  • Explore some of the potential benefits and risks of AI in a safe environment.
  • Have some Christmas fun and a mince pie (if you attend in person)!

Agenda

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration for in-person attendees.

Tea, coffee and mince pies!

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

AI Mythbusters session commences

A two-hour interactive workshop led by Professors in Computer Science. For interactive activities it is recommended that participants to bring laptops, but if needed mobile phones could be used or just enjoy the talk and demos.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Festive networking for in-person attendees.

2:30 PM

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