Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Table of Contents
Introduction
AI Without the Hype
Part I - Understanding What AI Is
Chapter 1 - What Is Generative AI, Really?
Chapter 2 - Meet the Model
Chapter 3 - The Model Is Not the Whole AI System
Chapter 4 - From Language Models to Reasoning Systems
Part II - Working With AI
Chapter 5 - AI Can Do More Than Talk
Chapter 6 - Training, Context, and Current Information
Chapter 7 - When AI Makes Things Up
Chapter 8 - Bias, Fairness, and Human Judgment
Chapter 9 - Privacy, Security, and Your Information
Chapter 10 - Copyright and Ownership
Chapter 11 - Asking Better Questions
Chapter 12 - Giving AI the Right Context
Part III - Building Trustworthy AI
Chapter 13 - Connecting AI to Your Information
Chapter 14 - Giving AI Tools
Chapter 15 - Agents: When AI Takes Multiple Steps
Chapter 16 - Fine-Tuning and Customization
Part IV- Putting AI to Work
Chapter 17 - Choosing the Right AI Approach
Chapter 18 - Building Reliable AI Systems
Part V - Using AI With Judgment
Chapter 19 - Language, Translation, and Culture
Chapter 20 - What AI Still Struggles With
Chapter 21 - Try It Yourself
Chapter 22 - Your Practical AI Playbook
Final Thoughts
The New Employee Isn’t So New Anymore
Glossary
Sources and Further Reading
A Final Note About a Fast-Moving Technology