{"product_id":"introduction-to-generative-ai-second-edition-isbn-9781638357766","title":"Introduction to Generative AI, Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet up to speed quickly with generative AI!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, automated coding tools like Cursor and Copilot, and countless LLM-powered agents have become a part of daily life. They’ve also spawned a storm of misinformation, hype, and doomsaying that makes it tough to understand exactly what Generative AI actually is and what it can really do. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Generative AI, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a clearly-written survey of generative AI fundamentals along with the techniques and strategies you need to use AI safely and effectively.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this easy-to-read introduction, you’ll learn:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • How large language models (LLMs) work\u003cbr\u003e  • How to apply AI across personal and professional work\u003cbr\u003e  • The social, legal, and policy landscape around generative AI\u003cbr\u003e  • Emerging trends like reasoning models and vibe coding\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Generative AI, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e guides you from your first eye-opening interaction with tools like ChatGPT to how AI tools can transform your personal and professional life safely and responsibly. This second edition has been completely revised to reflect the latest developments in the field—from the latest innovations in prompt engineering and AI agents to fresh coverage of multimodal training, reasoning models, no-code tools, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Generative AI, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an up-to-date guide to the capabilities, risks, and limitations of tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This easy-to-follow guide moves quickly through the basics, giving you the skills and understanding to use AI with confidence. Along the way, you’ll explore how AI is impacting even established industries, with an expert-level look at global investment in AI, AI education policy, AI’s economic impact, and the ongoing legal and ethical issues of AI usage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For anyone interested in generative AI. No technical experience required.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNuma Dhamani\u003c\/b\u003e is a natural language processing expert working at the intersection of technology and society. \u003cb\u003eMaggie Engler\u003c\/b\u003e is an engineer and researcher currently working on safety for large language models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGet a free eBook (PDF or ePub) from Manning as well as access to the online liveBook format (and its AI assistant that will answer your questions in any language) when you purchase the print book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Manning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48140634783973,"sku":"NP9781638357766","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/3863e493-3ef5-487b-af65-b34e00238b37.jpg?v=1765324727","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introduction-to-generative-ai-second-edition-isbn-9781638357766","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}