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Lesson 01 · Start from zero

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

People use the words “artificial intelligence” for everything from simple predictions to powerful chatbots. This beginner lesson introduces what the term means without requiring a technical background.

What to take away

AI systems recognise patterns in data and produce useful outputs.
Generative AI can create text, images or other content.
AI output can be helpful while still being wrong.

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Lesson 02 · AI chatbots

How Does ChatGPT Work?

ChatGPT can write, explain and answer questions, but it does not look up a stored answer to every prompt. This lesson introduces the basic idea behind how a language model responds.

What to take away

Language models learn statistical patterns during training.
They generate replies using the conversation as context.
Clear prompts and fact-checking help you use them responsibly.

Keep learning

Watch a little. Understand a lot.

New videos will be added as lessons are published. For a structured learning path, start with the free written beginner track and revisit the videos whenever a topic feels unfamiliar.

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A practical reminder

Check important AI claims

Videos simplify complex topics. Capabilities and product features change, so double-check sensitive or time-critical information using first-party sources.

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