AI Basics explained simply

This category is the best place to start if you want to understand AI properly. It covers the core terms, concepts, and building blocks that appear again and again in AI tools and conversations.

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AI Basics

What is ChatGPT?

A simple explanation of what ChatGPT is, how it works, and why so many people use it.

AI Basics

What is prompt engineering?

A plain-English explanation of prompt engineering and why better instructions improve AI results.

AI Basics

What is an LLM?

A simple explanation of what a large language model is and why it powers tools like ChatGPT.

AI Basics

What is a token in AI?

A simple explanation of what tokens are in AI and why they matter for prompts, responses, and costs.

AI Basics

What is a context window?

A simple explanation of context windows in AI and why long inputs sometimes still fail.