AI Resources
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AI for the Rest of Us: Knoxville’s EmberRidge AI Announces Beginner Workshop Series
Feel like AI is moving faster than you can keep up? EmberRidge AI, a Knoxville-based business is bridging that gap right in our own backyard. This May and June they are teaming up with the Farragut Community Center, Karns Senior Center, and West Knox Senior Center to launch a series of in-person workshops. Unlike expensive…
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U.S. Department of Labor Launches ‘Make America AI-Ready’ Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new, free AI literacy program designed to help American workers master the basics of artificial intelligence through a simple text-messaging service…
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New in Knoxville: Affordable, In-Person AI Training for Parents and Professionals
Pellissippi State Community College and EmberRidge AI have announced the addition of two new in-person workshops to its Lifelong Learning program, scheduled to begin in February 2026. These two-hour sessions are designed to offer practical, hands-on AI training for specific needs: career advancement and parental education assistance.
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Secure Your Secrets: Protecting Your Data & Privacy Across AI Platforms
Protecting your personal and business data on AI platforms requires active management, as most free services default to using your input for training. Learn the crucial steps for East Tennessee users—from small businesses to everyday learners—to secure their information against unintended retention and model training…
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4 Ways to Use AI for Homeschooling (and Homework Help)
Homeschooling families wear a lot of hats—educator, curriculum planner, tech support, snack distributor, emotional coach. And when the day’s lessons wrap, homework help often rolls right into dinner prep. That’s where AI can step in—not to replace your role, but to support it…
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What Parents Should Know About AI Before Letting Their Kids Use It
A Guide for Families Navigating AI Together Artificial intelligence is already part of your child’s world—whether you realize it or not. From voice assistants and homework help to social media filters and recommendation engines, AI is woven into the apps and devices kids use every day. But before children…
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The Prompt Playbook: Mastering AI with Google and OpenAI Techniques
A guide designed for educators, parents, innovators, lifelong learners, and community members who are eager to transform AI into a personal assistant. In this playbook, you will dive into practical examples and hands-on guidance. You will learn how to craft effective prompts that enhance your AI interactions…
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How to Pick the Right AI Assistant for You
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, choosing the right AI assistant is more crucial than ever. With a plethora of options available, it’s not just about the features each tool offers, but how well it fits within your existing life and work practices…
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How Parents Can Use AI to Help Kids Write Better Essays
A behind-the-scenes guide for caregivers who want to coach—not correct—their child’s writing. Helping your child write a strong essay isn’t about fixing every sentence or rewriting their ideas—it’s about guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and independence.
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How Do AI Models Learn?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) models learn by finding patterns in data. Just like humans learn from experience, AI learns from examples—lots of them. The more data it sees, the better it gets at recognizing patterns and making predictions or generating content. Let’s break it down in plain terms…