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Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma

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GenAI for dummies

If you are someone who is keen to know what is GenAI? Why we need it? How to start learning it? Then this blog is for you:

What is AI?

AI stands for "Artificial Intelligence." It means making computer capable of doing tasks without human's intervention and that requires human intelligence. These tasks range from recognizing speech and images to making decisions and solving problems

What is GenAI?

Generative AI, also known as "GenAI," is a subset of AI focused on generating content — whether it's text, images, videos, or more—based on prompts provided by users. An example of GenAI is ChatGPT, which can generate human-like text based on the input it receives.

Use Cases of Generative AI

Generative AI has numerous applications, including:

  • Image Generation: Creating realistic or artistic images based on descriptions.

  • Video Generation: Producing videos from scripts or enhancing existing footage.

  • Summarization: Condensing long emails, documents, or articles into concise summaries.

  • Document Creation: Drafting documents or automated responses.
    And many more: The potential uses of GenAI are expanding rapidly.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Time-Saving: Automates repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more critical work.

  • Efficiency: Enhances productivity by providing quick and effective solutions.

  • Creativity Boost: Offers new ideas and perspectives, improving content quality.

Cons:

  • Reliability: Outputs may not always be 100% accurate or trustworthy.

  • Need for Oversight: Manual review is often necessary to ensure correctness.

  • Hallucinations: GenAI can sometimes produce outputs that are incorrect or nonsensical.

How Does GenAI Work?

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To refine results, users can Keep Improving Input.

Happy Learning!!

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