AI and cybersecurity summer camp set at IVCC

Young cyber-sleuths will explore robotics, AI and cybersecurity in AI Cyber Crusaders Camp, a two-day technology summer program hosted by Illinois Valley Community College as part of its youth summer camp.

Participants will be introduced to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), explore generative AI, program robots, build a chatbot and explore cybersecurity and online safety.

Using the college’s state-of-the-art Alienware lab, instructor Brian Pichman, IVCC’s Chief Security Information Officer, will take campers behind the scenes for a sneak peek into how the college uses AI defenses.

Geared to ages 8-12, the camp meets Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. Register by calling 815-224-0427 or online ivcc.edu/enroll, using Class ID 18205. Cost is $49.