wisard

This study evaluates the AIcon2abs method, an educational approach using the WiSARD weightless neural network algorithm to teach machine learning concepts to diverse audiences including K-12 students. A six-hour remote course with 34 Brazilian participants showed high satisfaction and effectiveness in demystifying AI for non-technical users.

This paper presents AIcon2abs, a methodology combining visual programming and WiSARD weightless neural networks to help general audiences, including children, understand AI concepts through hands-on learning activities. The approach integrates training and classification as first-class programming constructs to make the distinction between learning machines and conventional programs more intuitive.