General AI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact (Coursera)

General AI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact (Coursera)

General Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven its value across industries. As learners explore the world of AI, they need to familiarize themselves with the myriad of possibilities available for leveraging AI to get faster results, better outcomes, and improved efficiencies. Most AI applications generally considered, involve marketing and retail. However, AI has expanded far beyond meeting and exceeding customer expectations. There are current AI use cases around the world; for learners to understand and prepare for the future, they need to know how AI is being used beyond retail spaces.

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Main Outcome and Takeaways:
After defining General AI, learners will explore AI applications in specific industries. Learners will examine three separate industries where AI has had significant impact already. We will compare use cases in each Industry so learners can utilize the technology immediately and gain its benefits.
Explore AI in the Healthcare Industry so learners have context regarding the application of AI in Healthcare and understand its potential in the future.
Illustrate AI in the Finance Industry so learners can discern the value of AI in this Industry and be able to leverage its benefits both personally and professionally.
Examine various implementations of AI in the Manufacturing Industry so learners are aware of current uses and recognize they already benefit from AI that reaches them from this space.

What you'll learn

  • Identify the key concepts and benefits of using AI in the Healthcare Industry.
  • Illustrate and explain the use of AI in the Finance Industry.
  • Examine and evaluate the use of AI in the Manufacturing Industry.

Syllabus

General AI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact
General Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven its value across industries. As learners explore the world of AI, they need to familiarize themselves with the myriad of possibilities available for leveraging AI to get faster results, better outcomes, and improved efficiencies. Most AI applications generally considered, involve marketing and retail. However, AI has expanded far beyond meeting and exceeding customer expectations. There are current AI use cases around the world; for learners to understand and prepare for the future, they need to know how AI is being used beyond retail spaces.

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