Module 2: Types of Generative AI
The Many Flavors of AI
Now that you understand what Generative AI is, let's explore the different types available. Each type specializes in creating different kinds of content.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this module, you will:
- Know the major text AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- Understand image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney
- Explore audio, video, and code AI tools
- Know which tool to use for different tasks
Module Structure
| Chapter | Topic | Reading Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Text Generation (ChatGPT, Claude) | 15 min |
| Chapter 2 | Image Generation (DALL-E, Midjourney) | 15 min |
| Chapter 3 | Audio, Video, and Code Generation | 15 min |
| Quiz | Module 2 Quiz | 20 min |
Types of Generative AI Overview
| Type | What It Creates | Popular Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Written content, conversations | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini |
| Images | Pictures, art, designs | DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion |
| Audio | Speech, music, sounds | ElevenLabs, Suno, AIVA |
| Video | Video clips, animations | Sora, Runway, Pika |
| Code | Computer programs | GitHub Copilot, Cursor |
Why Different Types Exist
Just like human professionals specialize:
- Writers specialize in text
- Artists specialize in visuals
- Musicians specialize in audio
AI tools also specialize! Some are designed for text, others for images, and so on.
The Good News
You don't need to use all of them! Most people start with text AI (like ChatGPT) and add other tools as needed.
Which Should You Use?
| If You Need... | Use... |
|---|---|
| Help with writing | Text AI (ChatGPT, Claude) |
| Custom images | Image AI (DALL-E, Midjourney) |
| Voice or music | Audio AI (ElevenLabs, Suno) |
| Video content | Video AI (Sora, Runway) |
| Programming help | Code AI (GitHub Copilot) |
Ready to Explore?
Let's dive into each type, starting with the most popular:
Estimated time to complete this module: 1 hour