Module 2: Introduction and Instructions

Why Now: The AI Inflection Point

Faculty name: Alvin Ng Theng Haw

Focus: In this module, Professor Alvin focuses on how multimodal AI is reshaping everyday experiences, customer engagement, and enterprise decision-making across industries. Through real-world case studies from Moderna, Oscar Health, Morgan Stanley, and Mastercard, the module explores how organisations are building trust, scaling education, and transforming operations with generative AI.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe key technological developments that led to the current AI inflection point.​
• Explain the role of foundation models and large language models in enabling modern AI capabilities.​
• Identify examples of industries experiencing disruption due to AI advancements.​
• Interpret the implications of AI-native economics such as increased productivity and reduced time-to-output.

Before viewing the learning videos, we suggest reviewing the module's activities to gain context and achieve better comprehension. Take a few moments to explore what you'll be required to complete this module before diving into the learning videos.
Key Activities Videos  All the above activities should be completed by Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 16:29 SGT.	Self-Study Activities Practice Quizzes Peer Discussions Self-Study Assignments Readings

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