Learn Artificial Intelligence

Get up to speed quickly with the basics of Artifical Intelligence using the resources below!

Start Here with these five videos!

1. Generative AI in a Nutshell – how to survive and thrive in the age of AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw&t=311s

This is a great, illustrated overview of AI and how things fit together.

2. What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-D1OfcDW1M

This outlines the basics of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, otherwise known as RAG.

3. OpenAI Embeddings Explained in 5 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kJStTRuMcs

What are embeddings anyway?

4. OpenAI Embeddings and Vector Databases Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySus5ZS0b94

This shows how to create vectors from embeddings and use dot products in SQL to search. Do not worry if you do not know what vectors, embedding, or dot products are because you will in less than 20 minutes.

Optional 5. How I’d Learn AI in 2024 (if I could start over) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2FDq3agImI&t=849s

This is a bit more focused on someone focusing on being on the Data Science side of AI, but he explains concepts well. He outlines seven steps to follow to get started with AI.

Microsoft Specific Videos

Supercharge GenAI development with Integrated Vectorization in Azure AI Search https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIhInwTTmkU

This is a 2-minute Microsoft Marketing video, but clear and has nice screenshots.

Unlock the Power of Generative AI & RAG in Azure: Build Smarter Solutions Fast with Logic Apps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXpTVH0_4kU

This video explains the simple end-to-end process of working with Azure AI and Logic Apps.

Introduction to RAG https://youtu.be/25VSVE-YQUs
What is RAG, and how it works?

Intro and demo to RAG inside Azure AI Studio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fdoeeyw00A&t=3s

This is a more detailed look at using OpenAI Studio for RAG. Watch this before using Logic Apps to work with AI.

Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Integration Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP0iqJGub8E

This looks at some use cases around Azure AI and Azure Integration Services.

Azure AI Studio vs Copilot Studio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MMoBiIj9hI

This video shows the difference between Azure AI Studio and Copolot Studio. It’s a great place to start if you know little about either of them.