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We see lots of news reports of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, making mistakes and producing inaccurate information. Many of these mistakes happen because humans use the tools in the wrong way - trying to solve unsuitable problems and not thinking about risk. Hallucination isn't a bug, it's a feature when you approach problems correctly. This course teaches techniques for determining if a problem fits Generative AI's capabilities, framing problems to reduce risk, prompt engineering for trust, and appropriate human engagement in the process. Students learn concrete prompt designs, how to check outputs, how to use Generative AI for ideation and creation, ways to augment human skills, and more ethical, beneficial applications.
The course will show how you can:
- Leverage prompt engineering techniques to generate more reliable outputs
- Master methods to verify and validate outputs
- Frame problems in alternative ways to reduce risk
- Apply generative AI for creative ideation
- Use Generative AI in ways that augment rather than replace human reasoning and creativity
What's included
12 videos5 readings2 assignments
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12 videos•Total 102 minutes
Introduction•8 minutes
Generative AI is Not a Source of Facts•7 minutes
Make Sure Checking if the Answer is Correct is Easy•5 minutes
Avoid Hard to Check Answers•4 minutes
Look for Problems Where Partial Answers Provide Value•7 minutes
Think About Risk•6 minutes
Does the Use Benefit You as a Human?•7 minutes
ACHIEVE•20 minutes
Filtering•11 minutes
Ideation•5 minutes
Navigation•7 minutes
Expertise•13 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
The ACHIEVE Framework•10 minutes
Learning More & Staying Connected•10 minutes
Prompt Patterns for Filtering & Citation•10 minutes
Ideation and Creativity•10 minutes
Prompt Patterns for Navigation•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 360 minutes
Appropriate Problems & ACHIEVE•180 minutes
Untitled•180 minutes
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
An outstanding introduction on how to leverage generative AI, particularly for those with subject matter expertise, as well as how not to misuse AI. Thanks, Professor White!
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Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
The instructor carefully raises important points about using LLM's. It's interesting that the discussions "almost" treat these LLM's as human. Whatever that means. All in all very worthwhile.
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Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
This course was excellent for those who want to learn about Generative AI and how you can incorporate it into your work duties. I highly recommend.
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