Introduction to Generative AI, Second Edition (inbunden, eng)

ChatGPT feels magical, yet its limits and risks stay frustratingly unclear. News headlines hype breakthroughs while warnings shout about existential disaster. You need clarity, not fear, to decide how AI fits your world. This book hands you the plain language blueprint behind every generative AI headline.

Understand what models do, why they fail, and where they create value. Move from confused spectator to informed, responsible participant in the AI revolution.  Core concepts demystified: Grasp LLM architecture, training, and prompting without needing coding experience.  Real-world case studies: See how businesses, education, and creativity already extract measurable AI value.  Risk and ethics primer: Navigate privacy, bias, and regulation to implement AI responsibly.  Practical toolkits: Apply step-by-step checklists for evaluating, testing, and integrating generative systems.  Foresight on trends: Anticipate reasoning models and vibe coding to future-proof your strategy.  Accessible format: Short chapters, visuals, and summaries enable quick learning and reference on demand.  Introduction to Generative AI, Second Edition by NLP expert Numa Dhamani and LLM safety researcher Maggie Engler delivers a timely, hype-free field guide.  You start with the simplest question, what is generative AI, then build to policy and economic impacts.

Clear diagrams, chapter checklists, and myth-busting sidebars keep learning engaging and grounded in reality. Finish with the confidence to explore ChatGPT prompts, evaluate vendor claims, and brief stakeholders on risks. You will know when to trust AI, when to question it, and how to progress responsibly.  Perfect for managers, educators, students, and curious professionals seeking a practical, nontechnical AI starting point. 

Format	Inbunden
Omfång	480 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Manning Publications
Utgivningsdatum	2026-01-29
ISBN	9781633434882