When we hosted the DiscoverTech AI Basics workshop, I wanted students to move beyond the buzzwords and understand what artificial intelligence really is and what it is not. Many students hear about AI in the context of automation or fear that it is too complex to learn. This workshop focused on demystifying AI and showing students that it is a tool they can understand, question, and responsibly use. Engaging Introductions: Making AI Accessible and Approachable I opened the session by asking students where they encounter AI in everyday life, from recommendation systems to voice assistants. This helped spark curiosity and…