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Generative AI and Symbolic Reasoning

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

11 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the theory and applications of generative AI, including transformers, large language models, and symbolic reasoning for content creation.

  • Explore how AI integrates with generative models to improve explainability, control, and responsible AI solutions in real-world applications.

  • Learn how to manage AI projects at scale, focusing on integrating generative and symbolic AI to address ethical considerations.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

There are 3 modules in this course

The course "Generative AI" provides an in-depth exploration of generative AI, focusing on both the theory and practical applications of transformers, large language models, and symbolic AI. By completing the course, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies work and how they can be integrated to solve complex problems and generate new content. Through real-world case studies, students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of generative AI systems, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities they will face in AI leadership roles.

What sets this course apart is its focus on the intersection of symbolic AI and generative processes, providing insights into how these models can be enhanced for explainability and control. By examining both stochastic and symbolic AI, learners will understand how these approaches complement each other in creating responsible, ethical, and sustainable AI systems. Whether you're looking to lead AI projects, integrate cutting-edge AI tools, or understand their broader implications, this course equips you with the skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI.

This course explores the theory and application of generative AI, focusing on the differences between stochastic AI, expert systems, and symbolic AI. You will learn how symbolic AI can be generative and how both stochastic and symbolic approaches can be integrated. Emphasis is placed on creating holistic, responsible AI solutions. Through practical examples, you will gain a deep understanding of AI's capabilities and ethical considerations.

What's included

1 reading1 plugin

1 readingβ€’Total 5 minutes
  • Course Overviewβ€’5 minutes
1 pluginβ€’Total 4 minutes
  • Instructor Biography - Dr. Ian McCullohβ€’4 minutes

This module explores the fundamentals and applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformers. It covers the foundations, capabilities, and fine-tuning of LLMs like ChatGPT, as well as their use in image generation. The module also addresses challenges such as hallucinations, vulnerabilities, and model competence, providing a comprehensive understanding of LLMs and their real-world implications.

What's included

9 videos2 readings3 assignments

9 videosβ€’Total 106 minutes
  • Intro to Transformers and Large Language Modelsβ€’9 minutes
  • Foundation Modelsβ€’16 minutes
  • Large Language Modelsβ€’12 minutes
  • Why Does Chat GPT Look Smart?β€’6 minutes
  • Specialized LLMs and Fine-Tuningβ€’13 minutes
  • Image Generationβ€’13 minutes
  • Image Generation Methodsβ€’5 minutes
  • Competence and Hallucinationβ€’17 minutes
  • LLM Vulnerabilitiesβ€’14 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Reading Referencesβ€’60 minutes
  • Reading Referencesβ€’60 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Understanding Transformers: Foundations and Capabilities of Large Language Modelsβ€’15 minutes
  • Exploring Applications: Image Generation and Challenges in Large Language Modelsβ€’15 minutes
  • Transformers and Large Language Modelsβ€’60 minutes

This module explores the intersection of symbolic and generative AI, focusing on how symbolic AI informs and enhances generative processes. Building on prior knowledge of generative AI, it integrates symbolic reasoning with stochastic models to create responsible AI solutions. Key topics include symbolic AI, formal methods, relational calculus, and data integration, essential for enabling systems to generate insights in diverse environments. The module emphasizes how combining rule-based reasoning with generative AI fosters explainable, transparent systems that align with ethical and regulatory standards.

What's included

13 videos3 readings3 assignments

13 videosβ€’Total 148 minutes
  • Symbolic Generative AIβ€’9 minutes
  • Business Applicationsβ€’12 minutes
  • Limitationsβ€’12 minutes
  • Formal Methods Part 1β€’16 minutes
  • Formal Methods Part 2β€’5 minutes
  • Relational Calculusβ€’12 minutes
  • Relational Calculus vs Algebraβ€’4 minutes
  • How Relational Calculus Worksβ€’7 minutes
  • Query Optimizerβ€’12 minutes
  • A Chase Algorithmβ€’18 minutes
  • Query Optimizer Illustrative Exampleβ€’7 minutes
  • Data Integrationβ€’23 minutes
  • GPT Assignmentβ€’11 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 160 minutes
  • Reading Referencesβ€’60 minutes
  • Reading Referencesβ€’60 minutes
  • Self-Reflective Reading: Building a Custom GPT to Address Strategic Business Challengesβ€’40 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Exploring Symbolic Generative AI and Formal Methods in Businessβ€’15 minutes
  • Relational Calculus, Query Optimization, and Data Integration Techniquesβ€’15 minutes
  • Symbolic Generative AIβ€’60 minutes

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Johns Hopkins University
17 Coursesβ€’29,596 learners

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