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A practical path through artificial intelligence

Seven guides take you from the meaning of AI to responsible everyday use without requiring a technical background.

  1. 1

    What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    A plain-English introduction to artificial intelligence, what it can do, how it differs from ordinary software, and why human judgment still matters.

  2. 2

    Machine Learning Basics

    Learn how machine learning uses examples to find patterns, make predictions, and improve performance without relying only on hand-written rules.

  3. 3

    Language Models and Transformers

    A clear introduction to language models, transformer architecture, attention, pretraining, and why next-token prediction can produce useful conversation.

  4. 4

    Generative AI Basics

    Learn what generative AI creates, how it differs from predictive AI, and why generated output should be treated as a draft rather than verified evidence.

  5. 5

    Using Generative AI Effectively

    A practical method for using generative AI as a drafting, learning, and analysis assistant while keeping evidence and human judgment in control.

  6. 6

    AI Hallucinations and Verification

    Learn why AI systems can invent facts, quotations, citations, or reasoning, and use a practical verification method before relying on generated content.

  7. 7

    Responsible AI and Ethics

    A practical framework for purpose, proportionality, human oversight, safety, fairness, accountability, and stopping an AI system that causes harm.