Learn AI

Getting Started

Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, understand key concepts, and find introductory resources to help you begin using AI confidently and responsibly at CU Denver.

AI Fundamentals

Build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, how it works, and how to use it responsibly.

Artificial Intelligence

Technologies that analyze information, recognize patterns, and support decision-making.

Generative AI

A type of AI that creates new content, including text, images, code, and audio.

Machine Learning

Methods that help AI systems improve by identifying patterns in data and experience.

AI Literacy

Understanding AI’s capabilities and limitations, evaluating its outputs, and using it responsibly.


How Generative AI Works

Generative AI creates new content by identifying patterns in large datasets and predicting what comes next based on a user's prompt. It can generate text, images, code, audio, and other forms of content, but its responses should always be reviewed by a human.

What AI Can and Cannot Do

Key Takeaways

AI can help you

  • Generate and brainstorm ideas
  • Summarize information
  • Draft content and communications
  • Automate repetitive tasks

AI cannot

  • Guarantee accuracy
  • Replace human judgment
  • Understand every context
  • Eliminate bias or misinformation

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