With the rise of generative artificial intelligence, there has been a growing demand to explore how to use these powerful tools not only in our work but also in our day-to-day lives. Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact introduces learners to large language models and generative AI tools, like ChatGPT. In this course, you’ll explore generative AI essentials, how to ethically use artificial intelligence, its implications for authorship, and what regulations for generative AI could look like. This course brings together University of Michigan experts on communication technology, the economy, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, architecture, and law to discuss the impacts of generative AI on our current society and its implications for the future.

Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

Instructor: Center for Academic Innovation Experts
37,236 already enrolled
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
324 reviews
Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
4 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course
What you'll learn
Learn how generative AI works
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of generative AI
Learn how generative AI can integrate into our daily lives
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
Details to know

Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 4 modules in this course
Instructor
Instructor ratings
(90 ratings)
Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
77.37%
- 4 stars
16.81%
- 3 stars
3.36%
- 2 stars
0.91%
- 1 star
1.52%
Showing 3 of 324
NS
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024
Curso excelente. Para quem gostaria de saber sobre os impactos que a GEN IA tem e terá futuramente na sociedade e um ótimo começo para entender o conteúdo .
JE
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024
Great introduction, with just enough "techie talk" for IT folks!
MK
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
Had a good learning experience with well curated videos and assignments.
Explore more from Data Science

Fractal Analytics

University of Michigan

Vanderbilt University


