The AI crash course I needed when I was new

Read this beginner-friendly, no jargon series to start your AI journey.

🚀 AI is evolving fast. And if you’re not learning it…you’re already behind.

I’m kidding. (Or am I? 👀 👇🏾)

Ever been in a conversation where people are throwing around terms you don’t know? And you’re sitting there nodding like, “Oh yeah, totally,” but in your head, you’re like, “What the hell does that even mean??“

When I transitioned into tech, my bootcamp mentor gave me the best advice:

“Go on Reddit every day. Just immerse yourself in the terminology.”

And honestly? It worked.

Because one of the quickest ways to feel like you don’t belong is not knowing the words. And when it comes to AI? The jargon is wild. 🤯

But here’s the thing, you’re not behind, it’s 2025, you’re right on time.

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That’s why I’m starting #CtrlAIDel – A series to reset how we think about AI

📌 I’ll break down AI terminology and concepts.

📌 No PhD required. No gatekeeping. Just us learning together.

Sneak Peak: #CtrlAIDel Series Roadmap

🟢 Phase 1: AI Fundamentals: Breaking AI down simply.

🟡 Phase 2: AI in Action: How AI actually works in your daily life.

🟠 Phase 3: Hands-On AI: How YOU can use AI & we’re actually going to build together

🔴 Phase 4: The Future of AI – Where we’re headed & why it matters.

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But why should you listen to me?

💻 I’m a Developer Advocate at Block, living, breathing, dreaming and probably 💩 AI at this point.

🔄 I transitioned from speech therapy to tech, so I get what it’s like to feel like you’re stepping into a whole new world.

💡 I’ve spent years learning how to break down complex concepts in ways that actually make sense.

🤱🏾 And I’m a working mom, so I know that finding extra time to learn is HARD. That’s why these posts will be straight to the point & easy to digest.

I’ve been the person nodding along in conversations, pretending I knew what was going on. Now, I want to make sure you don’t have to.

Start your AI journey: CtrlAIDel Series

🤖 Ctrl + AI + Del — Resetting the way we think about AI

• What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the three things it does well
• What is Machine Learning and how does AI actually learn?
• What is Deep Learning and how does it work?

This article is adapted from “The AI Crash Course You Didn’t Know You Needed” by Ebony Louis, and is republished with permission from the author.