{"id":231433,"date":"2026-03-30T13:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T23:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=231433"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:03:26","slug":"new-ai-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/30\/new-ai-course\/","title":{"rendered":"New AI<\/abbr> course helps demystify growing tool for all UH<\/abbr> ʻohana"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>

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As artificial intelligence (AI<\/abbr>) continues to rapidly transform higher education, the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> has officially launched its Artificial Intelligence for Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span><\/a> course, a free interactive 12-chapter program designed for UH<\/abbr> ʻohana<\/span> and communities across Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. The first chapter of the course, which serves as a gateway for professional development and exploration, launched on March 29.<\/p>\n

Hosted on the new UH<\/abbr> OneAI<\/abbr> Hub website<\/a>, the course invites participants to demystify AI<\/abbr> by trying new tools and discovering real-world applications that support work, learning and daily life. New chapters will be released on a weekly basis over the next 12 weeks.<\/p>\n

“This course empowers our UH<\/abbr> campuses and local communities to actively shape how we use AI<\/abbr> to make our island home better,” said Gloria Niles, UH<\/abbr> chief academic technology innovation officer. “By ensuring our exploration of these tools includes critical conversations about transparency and responsible deployment in a Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> context, we can thoughtfully integrate these technologies while honoring our foundational values.”<\/p>\n

Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>-based, hands-on<\/h2>\n

The course features a variety of learning materials, including instructional videos, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>-based stories and practical activities that allow participants to engage in hands-on tools. Throughout the modules, users will discover real-world uses for AI<\/abbr>, learn the mechanics of machine learning, and explore critical concepts like bias, fairness, transparency and responsible AI<\/abbr> deployment.<\/p>\n

Participants who complete the program will be awarded an AI<\/abbr> Foundations Badge. This digital credential demonstrates a foundational understanding of AI<\/abbr> literacy, ethical practices and responsible use within the university system.<\/p>\n

The course operates alongside other key UH<\/abbr> OneAI Hub initiatives, such as the AI<\/abbr> Communities of Practice<\/a> and the AI<\/abbr> 2 Xcelerate program<\/a>, to support faculty, staff and students in navigating the future of AI<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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