community - 2026-11-03

More than 200 attend artificial intelligence workshops in Warriewood

Source: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

More than 200 people attended council-hosted artificial intelligence workshops at Warriewood Community Centre, giving Northern Beaches business owners practical experience with tools they could use in their day-to-day work. Participants used their own laptops and phones to explore marketing tools, build digital agents and look at ways to streamline routine business tasks. The sessions moved beyond an introduction to the technology by having participants try it themselves. For local operators considering where artificial intelligence might fit into their business, the exercises offered an opportunity to explore specific uses rather than simply hear about potential benefits. The workshops did not establish whether those tools had subsequently saved businesses time or improved their results. Northern Beaches Council delivered the workshops in partnership with the Australian School of Employment, a provider under the Australian Government's Digital Solutions Program. The focus was on developing practical business skills, with participants exploring how the technology could support both marketing and everyday operations. According to Council's account of participant feedback,...