Vergadia P. Visualizing Generative AI. How AI Paints, Writes, and Assists 2026

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Generative AI has the potential to innovate and evolve business processes, but workers are still figuring out how to build with, optimize, and prompt GenAI tools to fit their needs. And of course, there are pitfalls to avoid, like security risks and hallucinations. Getting it right requires an intuitive understanding of the technology’s capabilities and limitations. This approachable guidebook helps learners of all levels navigate GenAI ― and have fun while doing it.
Loaded with insightful diagrams and illustrations, Visualizing Generative AI is the perfect entry point for curious IT professionals, business leaders who want to stay on top of the latest technologies, students exploring careers in cloud computing and AI, and anyone else interested in getting started with GenAI. You’ll traverse the generative AI landscape, exploring everything from how this technology works to the ways organizations are already leveraging it to great success.
Understand how generative AI has evolved, with a focus on breakthroughs.
Get acquainted with the available tools and platforms for GenAI workloads.
Examine real-world applications, such as chatbots and workflow automation.
Learn fundamentals that you can build upon as you continue your GenAI journey