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AI Chatbots For Dummies
A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbotsIn AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business' customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code.
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Agentic AI For Dummies
An easy-to-follow guide to demystifying Agentic AI, the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence Agentic AI is the next big leap in artificial intelligence. Agentic systems don't just respond to commands. They set goals, make decisions, and take initiative without direct human interaction. Sound like a lot to wrap your head around?
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Article / Updated 01-09-2026
In this article, you’ll learn: which GenAI skills are still relevant for the Agentic AI age. what additional skills you may need. how some job roles will change. You may still be reeling from the changes that Generative AI (GenAI) brought to your workplace (and daily life), and you’re trying to figure out what skills you needed to work successfully with those models (such as ChatGPT).
Article / Updated 01-09-2026
In this article, you'll learn:what is the definition of Agentic AIhow Agentic AI is a critical path toward artificial general intelligencewhat Agentic AI systems already existthe differences between AI agents and Agentic AIwhat are some examples of AI agents and Agentic AI systemsAgentic AI represents a significant shift in the evolution of AI.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-06-2026
If you’re interested in employing AI chatbots for your business, you’ve come to the right place. This article contains all the important stuff you need to know about what metrics to track; a quick list of things to do (and not do) with AI chatbots; and details on how to stay compliant with chatbot platform rules and government privacy laws.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-05-2026
Agentic AI is fast becoming the next big leap in artificial intelligence (AI), building on the momentum that began with ChatGPT. This cheat sheet offers a solid starting point for understanding Agentic AI, with articles that cover how it works, where you find it, how to manage it, and other tips and tricks for working with Agentic AI.
Machine Learning For Dummies
The most human-friendly book on machine learning Somewhere buried in all the systems that drive artificial intelligence, you'll find machine learning—the process that allows technology to build knowledge based on data and patterns. Machine Learning For Dummies is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants deeper insight into how all this learning actually happens.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-09-2025
Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around in some form since the 1950s, it was the first public release of ChatGPT and OpenAI’s foundational large language models (LLMs) like GPT 3.5 that made generative AI (GenAI) applications available to people who aren’t data scientists and computer geniuses.OpenAI’s models and models from companies such as Google, Facebook, Anthropic, and others ignited the world’s demand for increasingly sophisticated GenAI models and tools, and the market was quick to deliver.
Artificial Intelligence All-in-One For Dummies
A comprehensive roadmap to using AI in your career and in your life Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Major software organizations like Microsoft, Google, and Apple have built AI directly into products and invited the world to become part of the AI revolution. And it's impossible to use these tools to their fullest potential without understanding the basics of what AI is and what it can do.
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Video / Updated 05-31-2025
When you’re new to crafting AI prompts, you can easily make mistakes. Using AI tools the right way makes you more productive and efficient. But if you aren’t careful, you may develop bad habits when you’re still learning. We clue you in to 10 mistakes you should avoid from the start in this video and article. Not Spending Enough Time Crafting and Testing PromptsOne common mistake when using AI tools is not putting in the effort to carefully craft your prompts.