Workshop Recording & Files Fri 05/12/25
Thanks for joining me today in the first weekly Gen AI workshop. Recording and files below. These Workshops are free for everyone who joins...but they won't always be. So remember to invite your friends and colleagues before the the doors closes to free entry. 🤩 I've got really impressive tools to show you over the coming weeks that will help you automate your everyday tasks. I promise, this stuff is remarkable... I'm skeptical by nature, but I'm impressed with Agents in Claude and ChatGPT...you won't be disappointed with what I'll be teaching you. Welcome to this practical Generative AI workshop where I'll walk you through the essential setup and configuration of ChatGPT and Claude. In this session, we'll start with the fundamentals of what generative AI actually is, including how neural networks work and what happens behind the scenes when you interact with these tools. I'll share my honest perspective on the pros and cons of AI applications, examine concerns around data privacy, and discuss whether we're heading toward an AI bubble. Then we'll get hands-on: I'll show you exactly how to configure your privacy settings in both ChatGPT and Claude, how to write effective custom instructions that actually improve your results, and how to use Projects to organise your work instead of drowning in endless chat histories. I'll also introduce you to practical prompt frameworks like the GCSE method that help structure your requests for better outputs. This workshop is designed for non-programmers who want to use AI effectively in their daily work, so no technical background required—just bring your questions and willingness to experiment. 📕 Chapter Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and Workshop Overview 2:23 - Understanding Neural Networks and Generative AI 8:42 - What is an AI Agent? 10:15 - Pros and Cons: Getting Under the Hype 13:45 - The AI Bubble Question 15:30 - ChatGPT Settings and Privacy Configuration 23:50 - Claude Settings and Custom Instructions 32:15 - Using Projects for Better Organisation