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Programming Generative AI: Unit 1
This course is part of Programming Generative AI Specialization

Instructor: Pearson
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Develop a foundational understanding of generative AI and deep generative modeling concepts.
Explore and compare various multimodal generative models and their input/output modalities.
Gain hands-on experience programming with tensors and building neural networks using PyTorch.
Understand the theoretical trade-offs between different generative model architectures and their practical implications.
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This module introduces the fundamentals of generative AI and deep generative modeling, exploring how algorithms can create rich media across various modalities. It covers the theoretical foundations and trade-offs of different generative model architectures. The module then provides hands-on experience with the PyTorch framework, guiding learners through programming with tensors, leveraging automatic differentiation, and building neural networks. By the end, students will understand both the principles behind generative models and the practical skills needed to implement them using modern deep learning tools.
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