1.1 | What is Artificial Intelligence – and what is Generative AI?
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Welcome to Module 1.1! Here we start our journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence together. Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple: In this module, we’ll explain what AI and Generative AI are all about – and why it’s so exciting for your daily work life.
Discover how modern AI tools work and how they are already being used in companies today. Watch the video and be surprised at how accessible AI can be!
The most important points at a glance
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Programs that take on tasks that previously required human thinking – such as recognizing patterns, writing texts, or summarizing information.
Specialized AI
AI systems trained for specific tasks like analyzing text, recognizing images, or processing voice commands. They are very powerful in these areas.
Generative AI
AI models that can create new content: texts, images, tables, or emails. You provide a task, and the AI delivers an initial draft or suggestion.
Support, not replacement
AI is meant to support you in your daily work, not replace you. It helps you reach your goals faster, communicate more clearly, and develop new perspectives.
xpand AI Platform
A central, secure environment where you can use various AI assistants for your daily work. The platform combines the strengths of different AI models and is specifically tailored to business needs.
AI Tools in Practice
While there are many public AI tools, the xpand AI Platform offers specialized assistants that are precisely tailored to business requirements:
The xpand AI Platform combines the best AI models in a secure environment tailored to your needs. This allows you to start being productive immediately – without having to worry about technical details.
Unlike public AI tools like ChatGPT or DALL·E, the xpand AI platform offers data security, business context, and specialized functions that are precisely tailored to your daily work.
The Future of AI
AI development is advancing rapidly. We are seeing progress in areas like improved language models, AI agents, and autonomous systems.
AI will significantly influence our work and lives in the coming years. New job fields are emerging, and continuous education is becoming more important than ever.
This course provides you with a solid foundation to navigate this exciting future.
Great job!
You have completed Module 1.1 and taken the first step into the world of AI. You now know what defines AI and Generative AI.
Use this knowledge to explore the possibilities of AI in your environment. In the next module, we will go one step further and show you how to use AI specifically for your tasks. See you there!