Lesson series

AI vs. ML vs. Generative AI

This course is designed for beginners to get a clear and structured understanding of what Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI are. These three technologies are shaping the future. Learn how these technologies work, learn, and create new content through simple explanations and some real-world examples.
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Total Duration

30 Minutes

Total Modules

07

Author

Clay Fletcher

Price

FREE

Key Topics Covered

Let's dive into the following aspects of the course right now.

What is AI?

AI is focused on making machines capable of thinking, reasoning, understanding, and making informed decisions. It uses logic and rules. And perception to perform intelligent tasks.

What is Machine Learning?

ML, on the other hand, is a part of AI that learns from data instead of relying on fixed rules. It can identify patterns and make predictions that recommend, automate, and personalize the workflows.

What is Generative AI?

Gen AI is the creative one that creates new content such as text, images, audio, video, and more based on learned patterns. It generates original outputs from massive datasets. 

How They Work Together?

Understand the relationship between the three:
  • AI is the one that thinks and decides, while ML learns from that data, and GenAI creates new content using imagination
You’ll learn when to use each technology depending on the problem, goal, or project with practical examples.

Applications in Everyday Life

See how all three technologies show up in the tools you already use:

AI

  • Navigation apps choose faster routes
  • Voice assistants understand commands

ML

  • Netflix and Spotify recommend what to watch or listen to
  • Food delivery apps are predicting your next order

Generative AI

  • ChatGPT drafting text or answering questions
  • Runway and Pika generating videos

Limitations & Safe Use

Understand the risks of bias, hallucinations, data protection, privacy concerns, and copyright issues, and learn the safe use of these practices needed to apply AI responsibly.
Author

Clay Fletcher

Clay Fletcher is an AI product specialist with roots in digital design and human-centered computing. After studying at RISD and the University of Maryland, he worked with startups to create intuitive, user-focused AI products. Clay now teaches creators and teams how to integrate AI into design, innovation, and modern content workflows.
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