A Beginner's Guide to Generative AI (Gen AI)

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Kickstart your journey into the world of Generative AI with this comprehensive guidebook:

Explore the origins of Gen AI, know and master how to use different Gen AI tools, learn how to spot AI-generated misinformation and become a deepfake detective.

Beyond the Basics: A deep dive into the many facets of Generative AI

The world of Gen AI is rapidly evolving, weaving its way into everything, from our daily lives to major industries. Learn how to harness the power of Gen AI responsibly and start using this technology today.

How many of these tools are you familiar with?

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AIVA

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An AI music generation assistant that allows you to generate new songs in different styles.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Generate new/own songs

Minimum age to use the tool

Does not specify though most AI tools require users to be at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, it’s advisable to consult with a parent or guardian before using the service

Safe use

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ChatGPT

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An AI chatbot by OpenAI that use natural language processing to have conversations, answer questions, and perform tasks like writing and coding. They generate human-like responses and can adapt to users' preferences.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Answering questions
Writing assistance
Brainstorming ideas

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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DALLE-E

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An AI model developed by OpenAI that generates images from textual descriptions.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Generate image from text
Allows for editing and refining images based on a given prompt

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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DeepSeek

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An AI chatbot that works similarly to ChatGPT, developed by a Chinese company..

Some examples of what it can be used for

Answering questions
Coding assistance
Brainstorming ideas

Minimum age to use the tool

Intended for adults. Minors under the age of 18 need to consult their legal guardians. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Gemini

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An AI chatbot by Google, which allows people to interact in a conversational way and generate content.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Answering questions
Writing assistance
Brainstorming ideas

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Github Copilot

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An AI-powered code completion tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It helps developers by providing code suggestions, completing lines or entire functions, and even generating complex code snippets based on the comments and code written.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Assist developers to write code

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Jasper AI

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An AI powered writing assistant designed to help with content creation, mainly used by marketers, content creators and businesses to streamline content creation process.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Create written content on various topics, from short descriptions to long-form articles.
Offers a variety of templates for different writing tasks, such as email subject lines, ad copy, product descriptions, and blog introductions

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Meta AI

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An AI service that can be used within Meta’s suite of apps, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or as a standalone web-based app.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Answering questions
Writing assistance
Brainstorming ideas

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Microsoft Copilot

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A suite of AI-powered tools designed to assist users with various tasks across Microsoft applications, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Answering questions
Writing assistance
Brainstorming ideas

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Midjourney

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An AI text-to-image generator.

Some examples of what it can be used for

AI image generation

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Perplexity.ai

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An AI-powered conversational search engine that provides accurate and concise answers to user queries by synthesizing information from web sources

Some examples of what it can be used for

Academic research
Enhanced web searching
Travel planning

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Runway AI

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Leverages artificial intelligence to empower users to create, edit, and experiment with multimedia content.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Video editing
Image generation

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Synthesia

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AI-powered platform that allows users to create realistic, synthetic videos featuring AI-generated avatars.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Generate AI avatars
Text-to-speech for AI to generate speech in chosen avatar’s voice based on script entered

Minimum age to use the tool

18+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Sora

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An AI text-to-video generator developed by OpenAI

Some examples of what it can be used for

Create videos from text prompts

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Soundful

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AI-powered music creation platform that allows users to generate royalty-free music tracks for various purposes, such as videos, podcasts, presentations, or personal projects.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Create music
Customize music tracks

Minimum age to use the tool

13+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use..

Safe use

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Tabnine

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AI-powered code completion tool designed to help developers write code more efficiently.

Some examples of what it can be used for

Complete code
Debug code

Minimum age to use the tool

18+ years old. Click here to view their terms of use.

Safe use

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Watch this 1-minute video on how Google's Gemini interacts in real time:

Craft Effective Prompts

A prompt is an instruction you provide to a Gen AI tool to create or explore new content.

Learn the art of crafting effective prompts to unlock Gen AI’s full potential. Discover resources on how to ask the right questions and provide clear instructions

Learn how to write effective prompts

Be Wary of Risks and Misinformation by Generative AI

Generative AI's potential is vast, but it is important to navigate it with awareness. Delve into these resources on potential risks associated with Gen AI, including the spread of misinformation and deepfake. Learn how to identify these pitfalls and become a discerning user.

Do you know these 5 Common Types of AI-generated Misinformation?
Here’s how you can become a Deepfake detective and spot AI-Generated misinformation:
Think you can spot the difference between real and AI Generated photos? Try these Kahoot quizzes from NLB: