1.
Introduction to AI and Generative AI
• Overview of AI: Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Generative AI: Key concepts, history, and applications in NLP, vision,
and audio.
• Ethical considerations and responsible AI development.
2. Programming Essentials:
• Python programming basics and libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Introduction to PyTorch and TensorFlow.
3. Mathematics and Statistics
3.1 Linear Algebra
Vectors: Quantities with magnitude and direction, crucial in representing data.
Matrices: Understanding rectangular arrays for data transformation.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: Concepts for understanding stability and data
transformations.
3.2 Calculus
Derivatives: Learn the rate of change for optimization in AI models.
Integrals: Explore the accumulation of quantities and probability-related
calculations.
Multivariable Calculus: Grasp functions with multiple dimensions, critical in
generative models.
3.3 Probability and Statistics
Probability Distributions: Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Exponential, and more.
Statistical Concepts: Hypothesis testing, correlation, regression analysis, and
variance.
4. Machine Learning Fundamentals
4.1 Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
Learn algorithms like linear regression, decision trees, clustering, and
dimensionality reduction.
4.2 Model Evaluation and Optimization
Training, validation, and testing.
Address overfitting, underfitting, bias, and variance trade-offs.
4.3 Reinforcement Learning
Train agents using policy and value-based methods to understand
environmental interactions.
5. Deep Learning Fundamentals
5.1 Neural Networks
Feedforward and Backpropagation: The foundation of learning in neural
networks.
Activation Functions: Use non-linear functions like ReLU, Sigmoid, and Tanh.
5.2 Optimization Algorithms
Understand techniques like gradient descent, momentum, Adam, and
RMSprop.
5.3 Hands-On Implementation
Build neural network models with TensorFlow and PyTorch.
6. Computer Vision (CV)
6.1 Image Processing Basics
Learn image transformations, filtering, and edge detection using OpenCV.
6.2 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Architectures: LeNet, AlexNet, VGG, ResNet, and their evolution.
Feature Extraction: Use convolution and pooling layers for real-world
applications.
6.3 Projects
Apply CV knowledge to tasks like object detection, facial recognition, and
segmentation.
7. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
7.1 Text Preprocessing and Tokenization
Understand text processing with tools like NLTK and spaCy.
7.2 Word Embeddings
Build word representations using Word2Vec, GloVe, and FastText.
7.3 Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Transformers
Learn advanced architectures like LSTMs, GRUs, and Transformers for
sequence modeling.
7.4 Hands-On NLP Applications
Projects include sentiment analysis, chatbots, text generation, and
summarization.
8. Generative AI: Foundations and Applications
8.1 Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Generator and Discriminator: Understand their interaction for adversarial
training.
Loss Functions: Minimax game and optimization techniques.
Hands-On Projects: Image synthesis and enhancement with basic GANs.
8.2 Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
Concepts: Understand probabilistic generative models and latent spaces.
Mathematical Foundations: Learn how probability distributions drive data
generation.
Applications: Work on projects like image generation and latent space
exploration.
8.3 Diffusion Models
Explore cutting-edge generative techniques for noise-based data generation.
9. Advanced Generative AI with Large Language Models (LLMs)
9.1 Understanding LLM Architecture
Transformer Foundations: Attention mechanisms and the Transformer
backbone.
GPT Architecture: Learn about layers, embedding, and pre-training concepts.
9.2 Pre-training and Fine-tuning
Pre-train on vast corpora for language understanding.
Fine-tune models for domain-specific tasks and applications.
9.3 Implementing LLMs
Perform tasks like language translation, text generation, and chatbot
development.
Explore real-world applications in sentiment analysis, code generation, and
summarization.
9.4 Ethical Considerations
Address biases, responsible AI use, and fairness in model applications.
10. Exploring Generative Image Applications
10.1 Art Generation
Use generative models for creating unique artwork and style transfer.
10.2 Image-to-Image Translation
Learn domain-specific transformations like day-to-night or sketch-to-image.
10.3 Text-to-Image Synthesis
Combine NLP and CV to generate realistic images from textual descriptions.
10.4 Interactive Creative Tools
Build interactive applications for user-driven creative outputs.
11. Fine-Tuning Large Models for Domain-Specific Applications
11.1 Data Preparation and Cleaning
Curate datasets and pre-process for effective training.
11.2 Fine-Tuning Strategies
Use transfer learning to adapt LLMs to specific domains.
Monitor performance using metrics like BLEU, ROUGE, and perplexity.
11.3 Deployment and Scalability
