Generative AI Basics for Beginners

Generative AI is a disruptive technology with enormous impact. It is forcing companies to rethink their customer strategies and redesign their products, chip makers are struggling to keep up with increased demand for processors, and in academia, educators are changing curricula and programs across all disciplines. The material presented in this course will introduce you to the world of Generative AI and uncover some of the ingredients of this groundbreaking field. Using basic terms and a few simple examples, we will explain what Generative AI is, what makes it work, and help you lay the foundation for the next step in your learning journey. Throughout the course, you will learn about big language models, neural networks, training datasets, and Prompt. You will also be introduced to some of the tools and processes used to build Generative AI applications. This course is designed for students, early career professionals, and anyone new to Machine Learning who wants to learn more about Generative AI. The material is "code-free" and lays a foundation of knowledge that can be used to study Generative AI and Machine Learning in depth.