Writing AI Prompts For Dummies

Chapter 1

Grasping the Basics of Generative AI

IN THIS CHAPTER

Learning about the different versions of AI

Considering the interaction between AI and humans

Discovering how AI understands prompts

Can you imagine a world where machines can learn, create, and think like humans? This is the realm of generative AI (GenAI), where technology and creativity come together. Some types of AI learn from experience, while others follow strict rules.

In this chapter, we look at AI systems that need guidance, like students in a class and those who learn on their own. We also discuss AI that makes entirely new content instead of just organizing data. This chapter explores the diverse world of AI.

Understanding the Different Flavors of AI

Each kind of AI has its own special function and way of working, just like tools in a toolbox. In the following sections, we look at these different types of AI to understand what they’re like and how they work. We start with two main types:

• AI that learns from data, which we call machine learning (ML)
• AI that follows specific rules

Both types of AI have their own strengths, making them suitable for different kinds of tasks. Understanding this will help ...