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Demystifying GenAI: Concepts and Applications

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Demystifying GenAI: Concepts and Applications

This course is part of Generative AI Essentials Specialization

Instructors: Soroush Razavi

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course is designed for those curious about the transformative power of Generative AI across diverse sectors. It begins with an overview of GenAI's significance, exploring its core concepts and addressing common myths. Learners will delve into its applications in various industries, accompanied by real-world examples and case studies of successful projects. Through interactive learning and exploration, the course aims to provide a solid foundation for understanding and leveraging Generative AI's potential.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Discuss generative AI's evolution and fundamental principles to distinguish its impact across various sectors. • Explore real-world applications of generative AI in various industries to recognize its transformative potential. • Examine case studies of generative AI projects, focusing on their strategies, outcomes, and societal impact. • Recognize generative AI's limitations and ethical considerations, classifying potential challenges and solutions.

Module details

In this module, we introduce GenAI and gives an overview of the current research and business landscape in the field, the timeline of it’s evolution and important milestones. Additionally the learners are introduced to relevant technologies at a high level to allow for a better understand of the unique characteristics and challenges of GenAI. So let's get started!

What's included

12 videos1 reading1 assignment

12 videosTotal 89 minutes

What is Generative AI?8 minutes
Examples of GenAI in Your Everyday life7 minutes
Different Types of GenAI11 minutes
How Does GenAI Fit With Other Types of AI?7 minutes
General vs Narrow Intelligence7 minutes
The Many Shapes of GenAI8 minutes
Components of GenAI Products - The Model9 minutes
Components of GenAI Products - Frontend and Backend 6 minutes
Example 1: Chatbots (ChatGPT)10 minutes
Example 2: Image Generation (Midjourney, Dalle 3 or Bing Images)8 minutes
What is Prompt Engineering?7 minutes
Module Recap3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Introduction10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Module 1 Quiz45 minutes

In this module, the learners will learn about the history and technology behind text and image generation. In addition, they will see how these concepts can take us to applications beyond chat, and prompt-to-image. This will help the learners understand the different shapes GenAI can take.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

12 videosTotal 88 minutes

From Text to Text7 minutes
The History of Making Computers Talk6 minutes
The Tech Behind LLMs8 minutes
Super Scaling Laws7 minutes
Specialist LLMs6 minutes
Beyond Chatbots (LLMs Plus)7 minutes
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)7 minutes
The Role of Human Feedback in Optimizng LLMs8 minutes
Design Problems in LLMs8 minutes
Is an Image Worth a Thousand Words?12 minutes
Images From Dreams to Reality6 minutes
What Powers Image Generation?6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Module 2 Quiz45 minutes

In this module we will look at scenarios where using GenAI is beneficial, and when we are better off not using it. Then learners will use this to analyze the successes and failures of GenAI projects. This module will identify the common themes of the positive and negative case studies.

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videosTotal 79 minutes

Not Always Perfect8 minutes
The Dark Side of AI8 minutes
When to Use GenAI?7 minutes
When NOT to Use GenAI?7 minutes
How Have Companies Successfully Implemented GenAI4 minutes
Case Study 1: Grammarly7 minutes
Case Study 2: Github Copilot6 minutes
Case Studies Summary4 minutes
Where Has GenAI Adoption Gone Wrong?6 minutes
Case Study 1: Justice System6 minutes
Case Study 2: Health Care8 minutes
The Aftermath6 minutes
Module Recap3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Module 3 Quiz45 minutes

This module presents various examples of how GenAI is already disrupting industries. Further, the module analyzes the challenges GenAI currently faces, such as technical limitations and user retention, and who is working on them. Lastly, the module looks at the future of GenAI by examining research and industry trends, as well as, understanding how GenAI can help us with many tasks but will never replace human creativity.