Video course · 10 chapters · 18 min · certificate
What is Generative AI and how does it work?
Henrik Kniberg's explainer on generative AI: from calculators to 'Einstein in your basement', what AI is and how it works, training and models, different model types, the AI mindset, whether human roles are needed, models vs products, prompt engineering and autonomous agents.
What you'll learn
- Explain how generative AI differs from traditional computing
- Describe how models are trained
- Distinguish model types
- Adopt a balanced AI mindset
- Separate models from products
- Understand prompt engineering and agents
Chapters
10 chapters · 17:57-
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01Intro Members
Intro
Beyond calculators.
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1:04
02Analogy Members
Einstein in your basement
Smart helper.
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1:56
03Basics Members
What is AI and how it works
Everywhere already.
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2:13
04Training Members
Training and models
Like a child.
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4:35
05Models Members
Different models
Text, image, code.
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1:06
06Mindset Members
The AI mindset
Balance.
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1:37
07Roles Members
Is human role X needed?
Doctors, lawyers, CEOs.
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1:20
08Products Members
Models vs products
History and more.
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1:23
09Prompts Members
Prompt engineering
A key skill.
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1:41
10Agents Members
Autonomous agents
Let Einstein out.
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