AI Fundamentals

Anyone who wants a solid mental model of modern AI

intro
2–4 hours (self-paced)

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain how modern AI systems generate outputs
  • Understand key constraints: tokens, context window, hallucinations
  • Use AI responsibly with basic cost and privacy awareness

Modules

Orientation

Define AI and generative AI in clear terms.

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The Core Mechanism

Build the mental model: prediction → model → training → inference.

How You Interact With It

Understand the input/output loop of LLMs.

Reality Check

Know what can go wrong and what it costs.

Perspective

Calibrate expectations vs. humans.

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