AI Learning Resources for the Longmont Community
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Perfect for people new to AI, curious but overwhelmed, or wanting calm, simple explanations.
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What is Artificial Intelligence Exactly? — ColdFusion (YouTube)
Gentle, approachable overview of what AI is and what it can (and can’t) do.
But, what is a neural network? Deep Learning Cap. 1 — 3Blue1Brown
What are the neurons, why are there layers, and what is the math underlying it?
PBS Frontline: “The Age of AI”
A calm documentary on real-world uses of AI.
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TED AI Podcast – Introductory Episodes
Short, easy-to-understand conversations about AI’s practical uses.
Hard Fork (NYT): “Catch up on a year of A.I.”
A talk through the latest ways the world is adapting to artificial intelligence
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IBM: “What Is Artificial Intelligence?”
Clear definitions of AI, ML, neural nets, etc.
Stanford HAI: The 2025 AI Index Report
MIT Technology Review: “AI and the Future of Work”
Eases fears while explaining expected job changes.
The Gradient: We Need Positive Visions for AI Grounded in Wellbeing
For people wanting deeper understanding or context for policy, ethics, jobs, or local community impact.
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Vox Explained: What Americans are really excited about — and scared of — when it comes to AI
A new consumer survey from Vox Media and The Verge reveals how Americans are thinking about artificial intelligence.
Simple but more detailed explanations of alignment, control, and long-term thinking.
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The Ezra Klein Show — “How Should I Be Using A.I. Right Now?”
Exponential View with Azeem Azhar
Interviews with researchers in an accessible tone.
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McKinsey: “The State of AI 2025”
Charts, data, and clear economic forecasts.
AI Ethics Primer — Montreal AI Ethics Institute
Independent, nonpolitical, highly readable.
For people wanting technical or philosophical depth, including researchers, technologists, or policy thinkers.
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DeepMind Lectures: “Introduction to Reinforcement Learning”
Great for technically curious residents.
The Alignment Forum — Recorded Talks
Deep discussions on AI safety, mathematics, and long-term planning.
Advanced explainers from frontier model researchers.
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Future of Life Institute Podcast
Long-form conversations on existential risk, governance, and research.
The 80,000 Hours Podcast — AI Governance Episodes
Clear, thoughtful conversations with top researchers.
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The Alignment Problem — Brian Christian
Brilliant, accessible but deep.
Human Compatible — Stuart Russell
A foundational text on long-term AI alignment.
The Coming Wave — Mustafa Suleyman
A deep analysis of how transformative technologies reshape society.
ArXiv: “Sparks of AGI” (Technical Paper)
For highly technical readers; explores emergent model behavior