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Module 2 of 1015 min

What AI Is (and Isn't)

Cut through the hype. Understand what today's AI actually is, what it can do well, and where it falls short.

Learning objectives

  • Describe what modern AI is in plain language
  • Separate real capabilities from myths
  • Recognize where a human must stay in charge

Key topics

AI vs. automationStrengths & limitsHallucinationsWhen to trust, when to verify
Practical exercise

List 3 tasks you think AI could help with and 3 where a human should stay in control. Note why.

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