The AI Playbook:
Free Key Insights and Resources for Every Learner
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I. Foundational Knowledge
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Mathematics
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● Linear Algebra
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● Calculus
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● Probability and Statistics
Programming
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● Python (primary language for AI)
● Data structures and algorithms
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Machine Learning Basics
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● Supervised and unsupervised learning
● Model evaluation and validation
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Start by mastering Linear Algebra and Python programming. Use Khan Academy for math and
complete Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp on Udemy.
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Resources:
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● Khan Academy (Math)
● Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy)
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● Machine Learning by Andrew Ng (Coursera)
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II. Core AI Concepts
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Artificial Neural Networks
● Perceptrons and multilayer networks
● Backpropagation
● Activation functions
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Deep Learning
● Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
● Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
● Transformers and attention mechanisms
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
● Text preprocessing
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● Word embeddings
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● Language models (e.g., BERT, GPT)
Computer Vision
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● Image processing
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● Object detection and recognition
● Image segmentation
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Reinforcement Learning
● Markov Decision Processes
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● Q-learning
● Policy Gradients
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Focus on one core concept at a time. If you’re interested in NLP, try completing a project using
BERT or GPT after studying the basics of neural networks.
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Resources:
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● "Deep Learning" by Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, and Aaron Courville
● [Link] courses
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● TensorFlow tutorials
III. Tools and Frameworks
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Deep Learning Frameworks
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● TensorFlow
● PyTorch
● Keras
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Data Processing
● NumPy
● Pandas
● Scikit-learn
Visualization
● Matplotlib
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● Seaborn
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● Plotly
Development Tools
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● Jupyter Notebooks
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● Git for version control
● Docker for containerization
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Cloud Platforms
● Google Colab
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● AWS SageMaker
● Azure Machine Learning
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Actionable Step:
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Start with Jupyter Notebooks for Python coding and Google Colab for cloud-based projects to
avoid setup hassles.
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● [Official documentation for each tool/framework]
● "Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow" by Aurélien
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Géron
IV. Advanced Topics
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Generative AI
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● Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
● Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
● Diffusion Models
Explainable AI
● LIME
● SHAP values
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Ethics and Fairness in AI
● Bias detection and mitigation
● Responsible AI practices
AI Optimization
● Model compression
● Quantization
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● Neural Architecture Search
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Actionable Step:
Explore Generative AI by implementing a simple GAN model after completing a deep learning
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course.
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● Interpretable Machine Learning by Christoph Molnar
● Fairness and Machine Learning by Solon Barocas
V. Practical Application
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● Build projects spanning different AI domains
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● Participate in Kaggle competitions
● Contribute to open-source AI projects
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● Stay updated with research papers on arXiv
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Actionable Step:
Start your practical experience by entering Kaggle competitions or contributing to GitHub
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VI. Continuous Learning
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● Follow AI researchers and practitioners on social media
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● Attend AI conferences and workshops
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● Join AI communities (Reddit r/MachineLearning, Discord servers)
● Explore emerging fields (e.g., quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing)
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Actionable Step:
Follow AI experts on Twitter and join Reddit’s r/MachineLearning to stay connected with new
developments.
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VII. Free Learning Resources
Online Courses
● Google's Machine Learning Crash Course
● MIT OpenCourseWare's Intro to Machine Learning
● Stanford's CS229: Machine Learning
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Interactive Platforms
● Kaggle Learn
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● DataCamp (free intro courses)
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Textbooks and eBooks
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● Deep Learning by Ian Goodfellow et al.
● Neural Networks and Deep Learning by Michael Nielsen
Tutorials and Documentation
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● Scikit-learn Tutorials
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● TensorFlow Tutorials
● PyTorch Tutorials
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VIII. YouTube Channels for AI Learning
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● 3Blue1Brown: Excellent visualizations of math concepts underlying ML
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● Sentdex: Practical Python programming and machine learning tutorials
● Two Minute Papers: Quick overviews of cutting-edge AI research
● Lex Fridman: In-depth interviews with AI researchers and practitioners
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● Computerphile: Broad computer science topics, including AI and ML
● DeepMind: Videos on latest AI research and applications
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● StatQuest with Josh Starmer: Clear explanations of statistics and ML concepts
● Luis Serrano: Intuitive explanations of machine learning concepts
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Follow @[Link] for more such amazing resources!
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