Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot is the first course of the Gen AI Leader learning path and has no prerequisites. This course aims to move beyond the basic understanding of chatbots to explore the true potential of generative AI for your organization. You explore concepts like foundation models and prompt engineering, which are crucial for leveraging the power of gen AI. The course also guides you through important considerations you should make when developing a successful gen AI strategy for your organization.
Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot
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1 hour to complete
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What you'll learn
Describe how generative AI transforms organizations across business functions and industries.
Describe how generative AI uses foundation models and prompt engineering to create value.
Describe Google Cloud's unique strengths in the field of generative AI.
Describe the Google Cloud-recommended steps to successfully implement a transformational gen AI solution.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module defines generative AI, and explores its diverse applications.
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This module explores how generative AI leverages foundation models and prompt engineering to create value, provides examples of Google Foundation models and their applications, and defines prompt engineering and its importance in maximizing the value of generative AI models.
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This module covers Google's AI heritage and generative AI solutions; its comprehensive AI ecosystem integrated across Google products for streamlined workflows; Google Cloud's focus on continuous improvement, responsible AI, enterprise readiness, and open-source approach.
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