A Beginner's Guide to Generative AI (Gen AI)

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A Beginner's Guide to Generative AI (Gen AI)

Explore the origins of Gen AI, know and master how to use different Gen AI tools, learn how to spot AI-generated misinformation, and become a deepfake detective.

31 Jan 2025
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Kickstart your journey into the world of Generative AI with this comprehensive guidebook:

Explore the origins of Gen AI, know and master how to use different Gen AI tools, learn how to spot AI-generated misinformation and become a deepfake detective.

Beyond the Basics: A deep dive into the many facets of Generative AI

The world of Gen AI is rapidly evolving, weaving its way into everything, from our daily lives to major industries. Learn how to harness the power of Gen AI responsibly and start using this technology today.

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Explore Common Gen AI Tools

From text generation to creating unique pictures, Generative AI offers a diverse toolbox for all your creative needs. Check out these resources to help you get started:

  • How many of these tools are you familiar with?

Text

Generate new text, such as stories, articles and poetry.

ChatGPT

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Gemini

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Copilot

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Meta AI 

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 Perplexity.ai

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Jasper AI 

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Image

Create unique and imaginative images from scratch.

 Midjourney

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 DALLE-E

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Video

Generate or edit videos based on scripts, prompts, or data.

Runway AI

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Synthesia

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Music

Compose music by generating melodies, harmonies, and soundscapes.

AIVA

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Soundful

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Code

Write and debug code in various programming languages.

 Github Copilot

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Tabnine

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  • Watch this 1-minute video on how Google's Gemini interacts in real time:

Craft Effective Prompts

A prompt is an instruction you provide to a Gen AI tool to create or explore new content.

Learn the art of crafting effective prompts to unlock Gen AI’s full potential. Discover resources on how to ask the right questions and provide clear instructions

  • Learn how to write effective prompts
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Be Wary of Risks and Misinformation by Generative AI

Generative AI's potential is vast, but it is important to navigate it with awareness. Delve into these resources on potential risks associated with Gen AI, including the spread of misinformation and deepfake. Learn how to identify these pitfalls and become a discerning user.

  • Do you know these 5 Common Types of AI-generated Misinformation?
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  • Here’s how you can become a Deepfake detective and spot AI-Generated misinformation:

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  • Think you can spot the difference between real and AI Generated photos? Try these Kahoot quizzes from NLB:

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Quiz Time!

Scan the QR code below to test how much you have learned about Gen AI.

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