Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in this introductory lecture from the University of Central Florida. Gain insights into course objectives, learning goals, grading policies, and project requirements. Delve into key AI concepts including programming, academic integrity, paper structure, and the process of reading research papers. Discover cutting-edge topics such as GPT, text-to-image generation, and image generation technologies. Engage with thought-provoking questions and receive a comprehensive introduction to the field of AI from the instructor.