Overview

Session goals:

By the end of this session you should be able to use AI independently on your own computer and be ready for the self-study exercises.

Agenda

Part 1 — Setup & Live Demo (80 min)

Time Topic
10 min Welcome, introductions, and overview
30 min Software overview: Positron, GitHub Copilot, and Stata setup
40 min AI in action with Stata/R: my typical data workflow

☕ Break (10 min)

Part 2 — Concepts & Practice (90 min)

Time Topic
30 min AI overview presentation: how GitHub Copilot and LLMs work, key concepts, and capabilities
30 min Cookbook: securing sensitive data, guardrails, and responsible AI use
30 min Self-study exercises overview and Q&A

Before You Arrive

Make sure all prerequisites are complete:

  1. Software Setup
  2. GitHub Setup
  3. Positron Extensions
  4. Positron Assistant

If you run into issues, check Common Problems or contact ITHelp@worldbankgroup.org before the session.

Slides

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