Generative AI For Dummies

Pam Baker is an award-winning freelance journalist, analyst, and author. Her previous book, ChatGPT For Dummies, was one of the first how-to guides for effective use of the ChatGPT platform. She writes for several media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Ars Technica, InformationWeek, and CSO. Baker is also an instructor on GenAI for LinkedIn Learning.

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• Introduction 1 PART 1: DIVING INTO GENERATIVE AI FUNDAMENTALS 5CHAPTER 1: Mapping the Lay of the Generative AI Land 7CHAPTER 2: Introducing the Art of Prompt Engineering 23CHAPTER 3: Collaborating Creatively with GenAI 35CHAPTER 4: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of GenAI 49CHAPTER 5: Applying GenAI in Practical Scenarios 63PART 2: MASTERING CREATIVE CONTENT WITH GENERATIVE AI 75CHAPTER 6: Manipulating the GenAI Model to Milk It for More or Better Content 77CHAPTER 7: Producing Long-Form Content 97CHAPTER 8: Customizing Content for Niche Topics 119CHAPTER 9: Creating Short-Form Content 133CHAPTER 10: Luring Images, Music, and Video Out of GenAI 157CHAPTER 11: Speeding, Improving, and Checking Your and GenAI’s Work 171PART 3: EXPLORING ADVANCED GENAI MODELS AND TECHNIQUES 191CHAPTER 12: Leaning on Advanced Tactics to Move Your Content to Another Level 193CHAPTER 13: Delving into Specialized GenAI Tools 203CHAPTER 14: Enhancing Creativity and Productivity with GenAI 217PART 4: NAVIGATING THE INTERSECTION OF ETHICS, QUALITY, AND HUMANITY 239CHAPTER 15: Upholding Responsible AI Standards in GenAI Use 241CHAPTER 16: Unveiling the Human Element in GenAI 255PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 267CHAPTER 17: Ten Ways GenAI Can Boost Your Creativity 269CHAPTER 18: Ten Tips for Advanced Prompting 277INDEX 283