AI Foundations

A plain-language tour of what AI tools are, how to get good results from them, and how to use them without getting burned.

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What AI actually is

What people mean by "AI" today, and how it differs from ordinary software.

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What AI actually is Ready to startNext-word prediction LockedTokens and context windows LockedWhere models learn: training data LockedModels, apps, and tools LockedWhy models make things up LockedYour first good prompt LockedGiving context LockedPrompts as conversations LockedShow, don't tell: examples and formats LockedAudience, role, and limits LockedBreaking big tasks into steps LockedWhat not to paste LockedChecking AI output LockedBias in, bias out LockedWhen to leave AI out of it LockedVerifying facts and sources LockedBeing open about AI use LockedSummarizing long documents LockedDrafting and editing with AI LockedAutomation basics LockedAI and spreadsheets LockedResearching with AI LockedBuilding a prompt library LockedEmail and meeting follow-ups LockedWhat an API is LockedYour first API call LockedSystem prompts and settings LockedGiving models tools LockedWhat agents are LockedBuilding a simple chatbot LockedTesting what you build Locked