5 of the best free online AI and ChatGPT courses available this week

We've handpicked a selection of standout courses to get you started.
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FREE COURSES: A wide range of beginner-friendly AI and ChatGPT courses are available for free on Udemy.


We're not going to pretend for one minute that artificial intelligence doesn't scare us. There's a little personal fear intermixed with a good dose of existential dread and genuine concern for what recent advancements could mean for the future of the human race, but maybe everything will be fine!

Perhaps the key to handling this fear is to better understand the technology. Fortunately, there are are plenty of beginner-friendly courses that could help you to get to grips with artificial intelligence and use popular chatbots like ChatGPT. Some of the best examples of these online courses are even available for free.

These are the best free online courses on artificial intelligence and ChatGPT:

You don't need a voucher code to access these online courses for free, but you do miss out on things like a certificate of completion and direct messaging with the instructor by opting for the free version. You can still learn at a time and pace that suits you.

Understand artifical intelligence and ChatGPT with the best free online courses available on Udemy.

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