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From Curiosity to Confidence
Practical AI Skills for Everyday Life
Wednesday, November 04
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sixteen Mile Branch
Program RoomAI is everywhere! Whether you're brand-new to AI or you've experimented with tools like ChatGPT, this session will help you get practical value fast. 18+
Our AI expert will show simple ways to use AI for everyday tasks-writing, planning, brainstorming, and problem-solving-using clear "prompt recipes" you can reuse. Expect quick live demos and an interactive Q & A. We'll finish with essential tips for verifying results and protecting your privacy when using AI.
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Richard R. Khan is a technology and AI leader based in Ajax, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience building and governing production-grade platforms across regulated environments, including healthcare and financial services. Richard has a DBA specializing in Emerging Technologies and Generative AI. He focuses on helping people adopt AI confidently, safely, and responsibly. He is the author of the peer reviewed Responsible AI paper "RAISEF" (2025) and AI titles including the AI Glossary: 101 Essential AI Terms (2024) and 256 AI & Emerging Technology Terms (2025). Richard also guest lectures and speaks on practical AI and Responsible AI.
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Sixteen Mile Branch
Located inside the expanded Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, the new 18,000+ square foot branch features a Children's Area, Discovery Zone, Community Living Room, second‑floor Mezzanine, Digital Media Studio and Sound Studio, and multiple work and study spots including the Laptop Bar and dedicated Quiet Study Room. Explore the wide range of materials and resources, including a large, brand-new print and digital collection, an expanded Library of Things, public access computers, and free Wi-Fi.