Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Algorithms to AGI | AI Business Symposium Overview

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is already shaping the world students are preparing to enter.

In this opening segment of the Northern AI Business Symposium, faculty and industry leaders introduce the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and explain why AI literacy is becoming essential for the next generation.
This session explores:
• Algorithmic AI — the recommendation systems and search technologies students use every day
• Generative AI — tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini that create text, images, and multimedia
• Agentic AI — systems that can automate workflows and perform tasks autonomously
• Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) — the evolving frontier of human-level reasoning systems
Speakers also highlight how AI is transforming critical industries, including healthcare, enterprise strategy, nonprofit leadership, and community development.
For graduating high school students considering careers in technology, business, medicine, public service, or research, understanding AI is no longer optional. It is foundational.
This symposium provides students with a structured framework for understanding how artificial intelligence works, where it is heading, and how it will influence future academic pathways and career opportunities.
As AI continues to evolve, the ability to think critically about its applications, limitations, and ethical implications will define the leaders of tomorrow.

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