AI is everywhere—writing essays, diagnosing diseases, even beating us at board games. But with all the hype, how many of us actually know what’s going on behind the curtain? Spoiler alert: it’s not magic, though it often seems that way!

In this talk, we’ll take a trip from Alan Turing’s visionary ideas to the transformer models powering today’s breakthroughs. Along the way, we’ll uncover the key concepts and algorithms that actually make AI tick, from neural networks to deep learning, and yes, a little bit of history to make sense of it all. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how AI works today—and how we got here in the first place.

Whether you’re a seasoned software pro or just curious about AI’s secret sauce, come join us for a fun, insightful ride through the past, present, and future of AI.