Under the Hood: What the Tool Is Actually Doing

How AI tools work under the hood – practical beginner guide to retrieval, prediction, and generation Unique breakdown of how AI tools actually work, AI retrieval models vs generation models, and AI prediction models explained in plain language Understand AI tools for beginners so you can judge AI modes of operation, reliability, accuracy, and real‑world usefulness

What You'll Learn:

• Break down any AI tool into the three core modes of operation: retrieval, prediction, and generation
• Quickly identify which dominant mode a specific AI product is using so you can set realistic expectations
• Recognize the natural accuracy ceilings of retrieval, prediction, and generation systems
• Spot common AI tool failure modes before they burn your time or damage your work
• Use simple mental models and analogies to explain how AI tools actually work to non‑experts
• Estimate when you can safely trust an AI tool vs when you must add human review and guardrails
• Apply a 3‑step process to connect this “under the hood” understanding to your own workflows
• Turn today’s insights into one small, concrete action this week to improve how you use AI