About AI Jargon Buster Pathway

Every technology revolution creates its own language, and AI is no different. With new terms appearing almost daily, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the jargon. This pathway demystifies the language of AI by explaining the concepts that underpin today's most important technologies. You'll explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, discover how modern AI systems generate responses, learn how organisations are deploying AI at scale, and understand the technologies enabling the next generation of AI-powered work. Rather than simply defining terms, this pathway explains why they matter, how they connect, and what they mean for the future of work. Most importantly, you'll discover why understanding the underlying principles of AI is far more valuable than trying to keep up with every new acronym or trend.

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Ciaran Rooney

Technology and Cybersecurity Leader

Ciarán is the Chief Technology Officer at xUnlocked. He has over 20 years of experience in technology, cyber security and operations. Ciarán has held the role of CTO of several successful startups including; busuu, Skimlinks, and Swoon. He has also been a technical consultant, a startup mentor, a conference speaker, and the Chair of the PHP UK Conference.