Getting Started with Generative AI: An Introduction to Large Language and Diffusion Models (Pre-hackathon Workshop)

CUHK Data Hack 2025 Pre-hackathon Workshop

* This workshop ONLY opens to CUHK community who have registered to join the CUHK Data Hack 2025*

Instructor: Mr. Wikie CHAN, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, CUHK

Description:

Curious about how tools like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion can transform your workflows? This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the exciting world of generative AI, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) and diffusion models. These powerful tools, trained on vast amounts of public text and images, can contribute to a wide range of tasks, from natural language processing to image generation and beyond.

In this hands-on session, you’ll gain a solid foundation in generative AI and learn how to effectively integrate these models into your workflows. We’ll explore the basics of prompt engineering, a key technique to guide AI models in producing reliable and useful results. Whether you’re an educator, student, or professional looking to automate tasks or enhance creativity, this workshop will equip you with practical skills to get started.

Participants are encouraged to have their LLM service, such as POE, ready. If eligible, you may consider applying for the Pilot ChatGPT service at CUHK.