Welcome back to Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the podcast from GetMeCoding.com where we make learning to code, exploring tech, and building confidence fun and approachable for kids, parents, and teachers!
This episode kicks off a brand-new AI series. Over the next few weeks, we’ll break down Artificial Intelligence step by step, leading you straight into ChatGPT and beyond.
Episode Summary
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just something out of science fiction it’s already part of your everyday life. From Netflix recommending your next binge-watch to Siri responding to your questions, AI is everywhere.
But what is AI really? In this episode, Mr. Fred makes it simple:
- What Artificial Intelligence actually means
- Why algorithms are like recipes for computers
- How Machine Learning helps AI “practice”
- The programming languages (Python, C++, CUDA) used to build Large Language Models
- Why GPUs…the same graphics cards used in gaming are critical for training AI systems like ChatGPT
This is the first step in the AI series that will demystify Large Language Models and help you understand how ChatGPT works, why it matters, and how to use it responsibly.
Key Takeaways
- AI = teaching computers to recognize patterns, make predictions, and sometimes even create.
- Algorithms = the step-by-step instructions that guide AI.
- Machine Learning = the process of practicing on lots of data.
- Programming languages like Python and C++ make it all possible.
- GPUs (graphics cards) help AI learn much faster by crunching thousands of calculations at once.
Tech Tip of the Episode
Try writing your own algorithm! Pick a simple task like “making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich” and write out the steps as if a robot had to follow them. Then give it to a friend or family member and see how precise you need to be!
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