What everyone needs to know about AI in under 90 minutes.

What is it?

The Fundamentals of AI is a course designed to help you make sense of the rapidly evolving developments in AI. With all of the recent media hype around AI, it's evident that AI is becoming mainstream and will affect everyone. This is just the beginning.

Why does it exist?

The course equips you with the basic knowledge about AI that you, me and all of us need to have. These are table stakes for the future. Through the course, we lay the conceptual foundations for a robust understanding of AI based on more than just mere hype.

Who is it for?

The course is designed for everyone. Regardless of where you sit on the technical spectrum or how familiar you are with AI the course is suitable for you. There is no math involved, just conceptual explanations to help you make sense of things.

Module 1 - What is AI?

• Defining AI
• Artificial + Intelligence
• AI in Everyday Speak
• The Different Kinds of AI

Module 2 - Common Questions

• AI vs ML vs NLP
• What is Deep Learning?
• Does AI always involve Machine Learning?
• Will AI ever replace lawyers?
• What goes into making an AI model?
• What exactly is an AI model?

Module 3 - The Three Ghosts of AI

• The Ghost of AI Past
• The Ghost of AI Present
• The Ghost of AI Future

Module 4 - Contexts for Doing AI

• AI in a Research Context
• AI in an Industry Context
• Research vs Industry

Module 5 - How to think about AI

• Using AI
• Beyond the Hype
• Choices, choices, choices!