AI Foundations
Before you rely on AI, you need to understand it. This pillar teaches you how modern AI actually works, where it excels, and where it fails — so you use it with confidence, not blind trust.
Outcome: You understand AI before trusting it.
What AI Actually Is
AI doesn't think — it predicts. The one idea that changes how you use it.
What AI Is Good At
Five task types where AI consistently delivers useful results — and why.
Where AI Fails
AI fails predictably, not randomly. Know the three failure categories before you prompt.
Why AI Makes Things Up
Hallucination explained — and the one rule for catching it before it causes problems.
How to Choose the Right AI
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — a simple framework for picking the right tool for any task.
Your First Real Prompt
Four elements that make a prompt work. Write one for a task you actually need.
What Not to Share with AI
One practical rule for protecting your personal and professional information.
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