How (AI) Stuff Works is a plain-spoken, highly accessible tour of the core pieces that make modern AI tick. In one quick session, we’ll break down the moving parts—models, tokens, embeddings, RAG, MCP, agents, and more—using simple explanations and visuals that anyone can follow. No math, no jargon, no background required. The goal is to demystify AI so participants can understand what’s happening behind the scenes, why certain techniques work, and how the major components fit together in real workflows.
Attendees will walk away with a clear, practical mental model of how AI systems actually function—and the confidence to use them more effectively.
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Facilitated By
Brent Laster
President and Lead Trainer, Tech Skills Transformations LLC
Brent Laster is a global trainer, author, and speaker on open-source technologies, as well as an experienced developer, manager, and director. He is also the founder and president of Tech Skills Transformations, LLC – a company dedicated to making technology understandable and usable. Throughout his career in software development and management, Brent has always made time to learn and develop both technical and leadership skills and share them with others. He believes that regardless of the topic or technology, there’s no substitute for the excitement and sense of potential that come from providing others with the knowledge they need to accomplish their goals.
