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AWS (Amazon Web Services) · AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
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Certification Summary
The AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01 is for cloud engineers, data analysts, and developers who manage model deployments within an existing infrastructure. You take this exam when your manager decides the team needs a generative interface for internal documentation and you need to understand the service constraints before the inevitable integration failure occurs.
The test balances model selection and training strategies, with Applications of Foundation Models, Fundamentals of GenAI, and Fundamentals of AI and ML accounting for nearly three-quarters of the content. The remaining questions address Guidelines for Responsible AI and Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions. You spend your time identifying which Amazon Bedrock configurations minimize data leakage while keeping latency within acceptable parameters for downstream service calls.
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Card 1
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AI vs. ML
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AI: machines acting smart; ML: systems learning from data
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Supervised learning
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labeled data, predicting outcomes, like grading papers
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Unsupervised learning
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unlabeled data, finding patterns, like sorting toys
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Reinforcement learning
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agent learns by trial and error, rewards and penalties
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Classification
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categorizing data, yes/no, spam/not spam
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Regression
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predicting continuous values, house prices, test scores
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Clustering
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grouping similar data, customer segments
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Neural network
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layers of nodes, inspired by brain, deep learning
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Deep learning
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neural networks with many layers, complex patterns
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Training data
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data used to teach the model, like practice problems
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Validation data
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tuning model during training, like a quiz during class
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Test data
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evaluating final model performance, like a final exam
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Feature engineering
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creating new features, improving model accuracy
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Overfitting
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model memorizes training data, performs poorly on new data
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Underfitting
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model too simple, can't capture data patterns
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Bias in AI
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model reflects biases in training data, unfair outcomes
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Fairness in AI
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ensuring equitable outcomes, reducing bias
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Explainability in AI
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understanding how AI makes decisions, transparency
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Generative AI
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creates new content, text, images, code
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Natural Language Processing
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NLP, computers understanding human language
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Computer Vision
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CV, computers 'seeing' and interpreting images
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Model inference
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model makes predictions on new data
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Algorithm
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set of rules for problem-solving or calculation
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Hyperparameters
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settings for the learning process, not learned from data
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Loss function
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measures model error, guides learning
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Gradient descent
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optimizing algorithm, finding minimum of loss function
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Data preprocessing
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cleaning and transforming data before model training
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Vector database
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stores data as embeddings, efficient similarity search
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Embedding
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numerical representation of text or image, meaning captured
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Transformer architecture
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neural network design, attention mechanism, GenAI backbone
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Attention mechanism
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focuses on important parts of input, improves context
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Large Language Model
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LLM, trained on vast text data, generates human-like text
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Generative AI
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creates new content: text, images, code, music
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Foundational model
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large pre-trained model, adaptable to many tasks
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Prompt engineering
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crafting inputs to get desired GenAI outputs
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Zero-shot learning
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model performs task without specific examples
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Few-shot learning
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model performs task with a few examples
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Fine-tuning
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adapting a pre-trained model for a specific task/dataset
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Hallucination
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GenAI generates plausible but false information
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Token
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piece of word or character, LLM's basic unit
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Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback
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RLHF, human preferences guide model training
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Encoder-decoder model
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common for sequence-to-sequence tasks, translation
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Decoder-only model
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generates output based on previous tokens, LLMs
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Generative Pre-trained Transformer
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GPT, decoder-only, predicts next token
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Retrieval Augmented Generation
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RAG, combines GenAI with external data retrieval
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Pre-training
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initial broad training on large dataset
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In-context learning
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model learns from examples directly in the prompt
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Model bias
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reflects biases in training data, unfair outputs
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Prompt chaining
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linking multiple prompts for complex tasks
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Synthetic data
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data generated artificially, not from real-world events
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Temperature parameter
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controls randomness/creativity of GenAI output
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Top-P sampling
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controls diversity by choosing from top probable tokens
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Prompt injection
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malicious input to override GenAI instructions
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Generative Adversarial Network
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GAN, generator vs
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Multimodal AI
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processes and generates multiple data types: text, image
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Parameter count
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number of values in model, indicates complexity/size
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Explainable AI
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XAI, understanding why AI makes certain decisions
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Content moderation
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filtering harmful or inappropriate GenAI outputs
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Model alignment
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ensuring GenAI outputs match human values/intent
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Vector database
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stores data as embeddings, efficient similarity search
Card 61
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Embedding
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numerical representation of text or image, meaning captured
Card 62
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Transformer architecture
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neural network design, attention mechanism, GenAI backbone
Card 63
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Attention mechanism
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focuses on important parts of input, improves context
Card 64
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Large Language Model
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LLM, trained on vast text data, generates human-like text
Card 65
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Generative AI
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creates new content: text, images, code, music
Card 66
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Foundational model
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large pre-trained model, adaptable to many tasks
Card 67
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Prompt engineering
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crafting inputs to get desired GenAI outputs
Card 68
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Zero-shot learning
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model performs task without specific examples
Card 69
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Few-shot learning
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model performs task with a few examples
Card 70
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Fine-tuning
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adapting a pre-trained model for a specific task/dataset
Card 71
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Hallucination
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GenAI generates plausible but false information
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Token
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piece of word or character, LLM's basic unit
Card 73
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Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback
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RLHF, human preferences guide model training
Card 74
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Encoder-decoder model
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common for sequence-to-sequence tasks, translation
Card 75
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Decoder-only model
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generates output based on previous tokens, LLMs
Card 76
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Generative Pre-trained Transformer
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GPT, decoder-only, predicts next token
Card 77
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Retrieval Augmented Generation
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RAG, combines GenAI with external data retrieval
Card 78
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Pre-training
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initial broad training on large dataset
Card 79
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In-context learning
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model learns from examples directly in the prompt
Card 80
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Model bias
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reflects biases in training data, unfair outputs
Card 81
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Prompt chaining
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linking multiple prompts for complex tasks
Card 82
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Synthetic data
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data generated artificially, not from real-world events
Card 83
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Temperature parameter
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controls randomness/creativity of GenAI output
Card 84
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Top-P sampling
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controls diversity by choosing from top probable tokens
Card 85
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Prompt injection
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malicious input to override GenAI instructions
Card 86
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Generative Adversarial Network
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GAN, generator vs
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Multimodal AI
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processes and generates multiple data types: text, image
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Parameter count
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number of values in model, indicates complexity/size
Card 89
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Explainable AI
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XAI, understanding why AI makes certain decisions
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Content moderation
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filtering harmful or inappropriate GenAI outputs
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Model alignment
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ensuring GenAI outputs match human values/intent
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Semantic search
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search by meaning, not just keywords, uses embeddings
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Text summarization
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condensing long text into shorter, key points
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Code generation
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GenAI creating programming code based on prompts
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Image generation
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GenAI creating images from text descriptions
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Chatbot
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AI for conversational interfaces, customer service
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Creative writing
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GenAI assisting with stories, poems, scripts
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Fairness principle
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AI treats all groups equitably, avoids bias
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Accountability principle
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who is responsible for AI system actions
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Transparency principle
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understandable AI decisions, clear explanations
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Privacy principle
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protecting personal data used by AI
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Security principle
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AI systems are protected from attacks, misuse
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Robustness principle
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AI performs reliably, handles unexpected inputs
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Governance for AI
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rules and processes for AI development, deployment
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Bias mitigation
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steps to reduce unfairness in AI models
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Data privacy in AI
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safeguarding user information, anonymization
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Explainable AI (XAI)
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making AI decisions interpretable to humans
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Human oversight
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people monitor, intervene in AI operations
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Adversarial attack
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inputs designed to trick AI, cause errors
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Model drift
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AI performance degrades over time, data changes
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Responsible AI design
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building ethical considerations into AI from start
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Ethical guidelines
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rules for using AI to prevent harm, promote good
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Compliance in AI
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AI systems meet legal and regulatory standards
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Risk assessment for AI
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identifying potential harms, likelihood from AI
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AI safety
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ensuring AI systems operate without causing harm
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Value alignment
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AI goals match human values, societal benefit
Card 117
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Fairness principle
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AI treats all groups equitably, avoids bias
Card 118
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Accountability principle
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who is responsible for AI system actions
Card 119
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Transparency principle
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understandable AI decisions, clear explanations
Card 120
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Privacy principle
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protecting personal data used by AI
Card 121
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Security principle
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AI systems are protected from attacks, misuse
Card 122
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Robustness principle
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AI performs reliably, handles unexpected inputs
Card 123
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Governance for AI
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rules and processes for AI development, deployment
Card 124
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Bias mitigation
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steps to reduce unfairness in AI models
Card 125
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Data privacy in AI
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safeguarding user information, anonymization
Card 126
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Explainable AI (XAI)
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making AI decisions interpretable to humans
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Human oversight
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people monitor, intervene in AI operations
Card 128
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Adversarial attack
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inputs designed to trick AI, cause errors
Card 129
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Model drift
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AI performance degrades over time, data changes
Card 130
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Responsible AI design
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building ethical considerations into AI from start
Card 131
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Ethical guidelines
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rules for using AI to prevent harm, promote good
Card 132
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Compliance in AI
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AI systems meet legal and regulatory standards
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Risk assessment for AI
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identifying potential harms, likelihood from AI
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AI safety
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ensuring AI systems operate without causing harm
Card 135
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Value alignment
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AI goals match human values, societal benefit