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AI Basics

Start here. A friendly, plain-language on-ramp to AI — what it is, the main tools, everyday uses, and staying safe. 10 gentle lessons; then go deeper with Understanding AI.

AI Intro Series · Part 1 of 6

This is part of an ordered path — best taken in sequence, from Part 1.

✦ Start hereNext · Part 2: Understanding AI

Who it's for

Absolutely everyone — students, parents, office workers, and the simply curious. No technical background needed.

What you'll learn

  • Understand what AI is and how it learns — in plain language
  • Know the main AI tools and how to choose between them
  • See how AI creates text, images, audio, and video
  • Use AI for writing, learning, planning, and everyday life
  • Ask better questions and get much better results
  • Stay safe: spot wrong answers, protect your data, avoid AI scams

Course contents

  1. 01What is AI?
  2. 02Generative AI & the tools
  3. 03How AI makes text, images, audio & video
  4. 04Everyday AI use cases
  5. 05Asking better questions
  6. 06AI for writing, learning & planning
  7. 07The AI tool landscape
  8. 08AI risks & staying safe
  9. 09Hands-on practice
  10. 10What's next