The History and Relevance of the Rise of Generative AI

Southern New Hampshire University via Coursera

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Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university offering over 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs for working adults and traditional students.

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Overview

Dive into the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence, from its theoretical beginnings to today's powerful generative models. This course offers a unique perspective on how AI has transformed over decades, highlighting the crucial developments in deep learning that paved the way for modern AI breakthroughs.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Trace the evolution of AI from its early concepts to modern generative models
  • Identify key technological breakthroughs that enabled the rise of generative AI
  • Understand the fundamental differences between traditional AI and generative AI
  • Recognize potential applications and impacts of generative AI across various fields

You'll gain insights into the game-changing advancements—like self-supervised learning and transformers—that propelled generative AI to its current prominence. By understanding this history, you'll be better equipped to anticipate future trends and applications in AI.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional looking to leverage AI in your field, or simply curious about the technology shaping our future, this course provides valuable context to help you navigate the exciting world of generative AI.

University: Southern New Hampshire University

Provider: Coursera

Categories: Artificial Intelligence Courses, Machine Learning Courses, Deep Learning Courses, Neural Networks Courses, Generative AI Courses, Self-supervised Learning Courses, Transformers Courses

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