Making Sense of AI: Literacy & Learning for the Next Generation

Making Sense of AI: Literacy & Learning for the Next Generation

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, creativity and the workplace - but what does this mean for the next generation of learners? Join us for an engaging evening of insight and discussion exploring how AI literacy can empower students, teachers and our wider community.

This event brings together local experts from universities, schools and the tech community to demystify AI, share practical perspectives and spark conversation around the role of AI in learning and daily life.

Programme

• 6:00–6:30pm – Arrival and refreshments
• 6:30–7:30pm – Short talks and panel discussion

5-Minute Talks:

• How do LLMs work? - Prof. Dan Franks, Data Science Professor, University of York and Founder of Causa
• What is AI Literacy? - Dr Beth Lane, AI Founder, Researcher and Educator
• AI Literacy and the Primary Curriculum - Narinder Gill, AI Founder, Educator and DfE RISE Advisor
• AI and Plagiarism - Suneet Misra, Software Engineer, Founder and Educator
• Where does your data go? AI & Data Sovereignty - Sean Connell, AI Founder, Creative and Investor

Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A (35 mins total)
Chaired by Dr Keither Parker, Head of Initial Teacher Training, York St John University

Come along to learn more about York’s growing AI movement, explore what “AI literacy” really means and discover how we can all make sense of AI.