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Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence

With the rapid advancement of AI tools, there's never been a better time to start exploring this fascinating field. Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence, focuses on creating new content, from text and images to music and code. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or just curious about AI, this guide will introduce you to essential AI tools and tips to help you embark on your AI journey with confidence. Let's unlock the potential of generative AI and discover how these powerful tools can transform your creativity and productivity.

AI Tips and Tricks for Beginners

  1. Start with the basics. This free online course is a great starting point for those looking to learn AI at their own pace: Google AI Basics Coursera
  2. Engage with free step-by-step tutorials on platforms like YouTube, Medium, and Instagram. Here are some AI rockstar social media accounts to follow:
    1. AI Optimist (That’s me, Tam!). This channel is in its infancy but will be updated regularly with all things AI: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvhLTkyfX0H3juT7D9H12A
    2. Matt Wolfe, creator of futuretools.io and tech commentator: https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
    3. Siraj Raval, energetic and easy-to-understand explanations of AI topics: https://www.youtube.com/@SirajRaval
  3. Join AI Communities. Here are a few you don’t want to miss:
    1. Reddit (r/MachineLearning and r/learnmachinelearning): Great for asking questions, sharing resources, and staying updated with the latest AI trends and research. https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/
    2. AI Empowerment Now Community: A supportive space for parents, educators, and AI beginners to learn and share practical applications of AI in daily life. You can join their events and online discussions. https://aiempowermentnow.com/ai-tools-we-trust
    3. AI Alignment Forum: A community dedicated to discussions on AI safety and ethics, ideal for those interested in the broader implications of AI. https://www.alignmentforum.org/
    4. AI for Everyone (LinkedIn Group): A LinkedIn group that offers networking opportunities, discussions, and resources for AI enthusiasts and professionals. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8653809/
    5. **Fast.ai Forums:** These forums are linked to the Fast.ai courses and are a great place to discuss machine learning topics, share projects, and get help from the community. https://forums.fast.ai/
  4. Work on AI projects that interest you. Start with small projects to apply what you've learned and gradually increase complexity.
    1. For example: Create a model to classify emails as spam or not spam using natural language processing (NLP). Tools: Python, Scikit-learn, NLTK. • Learning Outcome: Basics of NLP, text preprocessing, and classification algorithms. • Resources: Scikit-learn Text Classification Tutorial
  5. Stay Updated. Follow AI news and trends through websites like Towards Data Science, AI News, and podcasts by prominent AI researchers. Newsletters we recommend:
    1. PromptsDaily
    2. Solopreneur
  6. Free certified training classes: Find numerous free AI courses on sites like Coursera, edX, and others. For a detailed list of both AI tools for beginners and courses head to AI Empowerment Now:

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