Generative AI
Part of AI & Machine Learning. The AI models that create text, images, audio, and video from a prompt, how they work, and where they still fall short.
How Large Language Models Actually Work, Explained Simply
A plain-English walkthrough of how large language models like ChatGPT and Claude turn text into predictions, without the jargon.
Why AI Image Generators Sometimes Get Hands Wrong
Extra fingers and strange joints are a classic AI image glitch. Here's the actual reason it happens.
What Makes a Good AI Prompt, According to How These Models Actually Work
Prompting advice is everywhere. Here's why the techniques that actually work follow directly from how these models process text.
AI Voice Cloning: How It Works and Why It's Gotten So Convincing
AI voice clones now need only seconds of audio. Here's what actually changed to make that possible.
Synthetic Data: Training AI on Data AI Made Up
AI models are increasingly trained partly on data generated by other AI models. Here's why, and what the risks are.
Why Longer Context Windows Don't Solve Everything
AI models can now process huge amounts of text at once. Here's why that alone doesn't fix everything.