What is the best app for learning AI from scratch?

Question

sorry if this is dumb but Im totally lost and my boss wants me to know AI by Monday so I need to learn fast. I looked at coding apps but they are way too hard. My logic was just find something simple for under $25. Is there an app that explains it like Im five?

CarlosSnamb · Accepted Answer

I've been in the tech game for over a decade and i was really happy with how I finally understood generative AI using a simple mobile tool. Last month I had to help a friend prep for a similar situation and we used Enki App AI Fundamentals Course. Honestly, it works well because it’s bite-sized and fits perfectly under that $25 limit. No complaints about the flow... it really does feel like it's explaining things to a five-year-old. I remember when I first started, I spent way too much on textbooks that were just math soup. This app is the opposite. It focuses on the logic behind how bots think without the fluff. Practical tip: jump straight into the prompt engineering modules. That is usually what bosses actually mean when they say they want you to know AI by Monday. Youll be fine.

Lucascruzisozy · Answer

@Reply #1 - good point! Honestly, I was pretty happy with how I learned the logic behind neural nets without the math fluff last year. I'm satisfied with these:

DeepLearning.ai AI For Everyone Coursera Course

Covers 6 hours of technical concepts but stays high-level.

DataCamp Introduction to ChatGPT Course

Works well for learning prompt engineering fast. Both are cheap and honestly way better than a textbook. No complaints about the pacing tho.

Frankpax · Answer

I remember when my old firm suddenly shifted everything to generative models overnight and i had to catch up in like 48 hours. Honestly, it was a nightmare because most documentation is just math soup. I would suggest you look at Brilliant.org Premium Monthly Subscription because it offers over 60 interactive modules and specifically focuses on visual logic rather than syntax. It usually runs about $24.99 if you go month-to-month. Be careful tho, cause learning AI by Monday is a massive stretch and you might want to consider just focusing on the high-level terminology first so you dont sound lost in the meeting. I once tried to rush through a deep learning path and ended up totally mixing up weights and biases because I didnt let the basics sink in. Just make sure to stick to the foundations first.