Hey DEV community! 👋
Today, I’m officially starting my public deep-dive into AI & AGI, and I'm documenting the entire process right here.
There's a ton of hype out there, and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. So, I'm breaking down the foundations—the concepts, the history, and the code—into a digestible, month-long journey. Consider this your invitation to learn alongside me.
What to Expect This Month
Here’s a sneak peek of what I’ll be sharing and building in public:
Week 1: Setting the Stage
What AI & AGI actually are (beyond the sci-fi hype).
The pioneers who started it all: Alan Turing, Marvin Minsky, John McCarthy.
The modern labs shaping our future: OpenAI, DeepMind, Anthropic.
Demo: Our "Hello, World!" – generating text with an API.
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Week 2: The Building Blocks**
How data fuels every AI model (hello, ImageNet!).
Neural networks explained without the headache.
A brief history from rule-based systems to transformers.
Demo: Building a simple sentiment analyzer, or portfolio with it.
Week 3: AI in the Real World
Spotting AI in your favorite apps (Netflix, Google, Siri).
Debunking common misconceptions (sorry, no Skynet... yet).
Demo: Creating a basic chatbot.
Week 4: Looking Forward
Discussing ethics, bias, and myths.
Key terminology you need to know (LLM, inference, fine-tuning).
Demo: Diving into image generation with Stable Diffusion.
Why Am I Doing This in Public?
Accountability: Publishing my plan makes me more likely to see it through!
Community: Learning is more powerful (and way more fun) when it's not done in isolation. I want to hear your thoughts, corrections, and resources.
Clarity: Teaching concepts is the best way to truly understand them myself.
I'm approaching this as a guide for beginners, but I hope there will be nuggets for everyone. I'll be linking to resources, sharing code snippets on GitHub, and explaining both the "how" and the "why."
Follow along if you're:
Curious about how machines actually "think".
A developer looking to get hands-on with AI APIs.
Just wanting to separate AI fact from fiction.
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