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2025 STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Integrating AI and GenAI Solutions into Work Routines

This session is for anyone who is new to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). You don’t need to have any experience with these tools to attend. You’ll learn what AI and GenAI are, and how you can start using them in your daily work. You’ll also learn about “prompt engineering” – a way to ask AI the right questions to get helpful answers. Bring a laptop to practice as you go; not required.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how AI and GenAI systems are designed and deployed
  2. Differentiate between AI platforms and models
  3. Identify potential ethical and legal challenges in integrating AI
  4. Perform and recognize prompt engineering best practices

Presenter:

James Byars, Data Analysis and Visualization Unit Manager, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia

As a staff member with the Government Services and Research Division, James Byars specializes in the design and implementation of data solutions using data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data storytelling through static visualizations and dashboards, and management information systems for data extraction and management. He leads a team of data analysts and data scientists who provide technical support and training for internal and externalpartners throughout the state. Additionally, Byars presents at conferences and workshops about artificial intelligence, machine learning data science and data storytelling for data-informed decision-making.

Prior to joining the Institute of Government, Byars worked for UGA’s Office of Institutional Research assisting in institutional reporting and data analysis on institutional effectiveness and program evaluation. He is a recipient of the 2023 Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence and is a graduate of PSO’s Leadership Academy.

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