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Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts

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79 reviews
Updated 03/2026
You unlock the foundational concepts of generative AI by exploring the differences between AI, ML, and gen AI.
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1 hr 30 min
30 Exercises
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Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts is the second course of the Gen AI Leader learning path. In this course, you unlock the foundational concepts of generative AI by exploring the differences between AI, ML, and gen AI, and understanding how various data types enable generative AI to address business challenges. You also gain insights into Google Cloud strategies to address the limitations of foundation models and the key challenges for responsible and secure AI development and deployment.

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Core gen AI concepts

This module covers key generative AI concepts and their differences, focusing on the relationship between data and AI model performance. It also differentiates between machine learning types and provides Google Cloud use cases for each.
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Foundation Models

This module covers how diverse data types are leveraged in generative AI to foster innovation, solve business problems, and establish a competitive edge.
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Building AI securely and responsibly

This module illustrates the function of foundation models in generative AI, along with their potential and constraints.
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  • Angus
    yesterday

    If you are starting out learning about AI this is a great starting point.

  • Sina
    2 days ago

  • John
    3 days ago

  • Yancey
    5 days ago

  • Arthi
    5 days ago

  • Sammani
    5 days ago

    Since these are fundamental concepts,, its good to know these,Nice thing

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