Generative AI: Principles and Practical Prompting

Curious about the technology behind creating new text, images, or code? Generative AI is transforming how we interact with technology and unleash creativity. By the end of this course, you will grasp the fundamental concepts of generative AI, understand how these powerful models work, and gain the practical ability to apply them through effective prompting techniques, enabling you to explore their vast potential. What you'll learn: * Understand the core principles and different types of generative AI models * Learn how large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models create content * Apply foundational prompt engineering techniques to guide AI outputs effectively * Grasp the basic concepts of embeddings and their role in AI understanding * Practice interacting with generative AI tools to produce diverse content * Explore the ethical considerations and responsible use of generative AI * Build an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns for enhanced AI applications This course begins with essential terminology and fundamental concepts, progressing through the architecture of key generative models to practical application strategies and responsible usage. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in artificial intelligence or programming, providing a clear path to understanding generative AI. Start your journey into the exciting world of generative artificial intelligence today.