Intro To Ai Agents

Hosted [hidden] Gower @ Gower SolutionsEddy Bautista, Application Developer @ VIA Metropolitan Transit Curious about AI agents but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through the basics of AI-powered agents—what they are, how they work, and why they’re useful. We’ll break things down in simple terms, covering key ideas like the difference between agents and workflows, how AI models (like ChatGPT) help agents make decisions, and when humans should stay in the loop. Then, we’ll dive into a hands-on project using Google Colab! You’ll build a basic event-planning AI agent that can help generate agendas, suggest locations, list needed equipment, and even draft PR materials. No prior experience needed—we’ll provide starter code and walk through everything step by step. If you’re ready to explore more, we’ll also introduce popular AI frameworks (time permitting), followed by a fun coding challenge and details on future workshops. Key Takeaways: ✅ Understand what AI agents are and how they work ✅ Learn the difference between agents and traditional workflows ✅ Explore how AI models (like ChatGPT) enhance agents ✅ Get hands-on experience building an event-planning agent ✅ Gain confidence in working with agentic workflows ✅ Discover tools and frameworks to take your AI projects further 👩‍💻 Bring your laptop, and let’s build something cool together! More Info below.