Introduction to Generative AI, Second Edition: Reliable, responsible, and real-world applications

ISBN: 1633434885

Author: Engler, Maggie

Condition: New

Get a free eBook (PDF or ePub) from Manning as well as access to the online liveBook format (and its AI assistant that will answer your questions in any language) when you purchase the print book.AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, automated coding tools like Cursor and Copilot, and countless LLM-powered agents have become a part of daily life. Theyve also spawned a storm of misinformation, hype, and doomsaying that makes it tough to understand exactly what Generative AI actually is and what it can really do. This book delivers a clear, well-written survey of generative AI fundamentals along with the techniques and strategies you need to use AI safely and effectively.It guides you from your first eye-opening interaction with tools like ChatGPT to how AI tools can transform your personal and professional life safely and responsibly. AI moves fast-and so this second edition has been completely revised to reflect the latest developments in the field.In this easy-to-read introduction, youll learn: How large language models (LLMs) work How to apply AI across personal and professional work The social, legal, and policy landscape around generative AI Emerging trends like reasoning models and vibe codingAbout the technologyGenerative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude can draft emails, generate marketing copy, and prototype product designs. They can also produce poetry, realistic images or videos, and even generate computer code. But how do they do all that? This accessible book reveals how generative AI works in plain, jargon-free language, so you can use it safely and effectively.About the bookIntroduction to Generative AI, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated guide to the capabilities, risks, and limitations of generative AI. Youll understand the latest innovations in AI, AI agents, multimodal training, reasoning models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and more. Along the way, youll explore how AI is impacting the world, with an expert-level look at AI in industry, education, and society.What's inside How AI and foundation models work Applications across daily life and work Balancing innovation with responsibilityAbout the readerNo technical experience required.About the authorNuma Dhamani is a natural language processing expert working at the intersection of technology and society. Maggie Engler is a researcher and engineer working on safety for generative AI systems.Table of Contents1 Large language models: The foundation of generative AI2 Training large language models: Learning at scale3 Data privacy and safety: Technical and legal controls4 AI and the creative economy: Innovation and intellectual property5 Misuse and adversarial attacks: Challenges and responsible testing6 Machine-augmented work: Productivity, education, and economy7 Prompt engineering: Strategies for guiding and evaluating LLMs8 AI agents: The rise of autonomous AI systems9 Human connections: The social role of chatbots10 The future of responsible AI: Risks, practices, and policy11 Frontiers of AI: Open questions and global trends