The AI Playbook:

Free Key Insights and Resources for Every Learner

By @code.aryan

I. Foundational Knowledge

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Mathematics

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● Linear Algebra

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● Calculus

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● Probability and Statistics

Programming

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● Python (primary language for AI)
● Data structures and algorithms
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Machine Learning Basics
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● Supervised and unsupervised learning

● Model evaluation and validation
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Start by mastering Linear Algebra and Python programming. Use Khan Academy for math and
complete Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp on Udemy.
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Resources:
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● Khan Academy (Math)

● Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy)
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● Machine Learning by Andrew Ng (Coursera)

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II. Core AI Concepts

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Artificial Neural Networks

● Perceptrons and multilayer networks

● Backpropagation
● Activation functions

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Deep Learning

● Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

● Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
● Transformers and attention mechanisms

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

● Text preprocessing

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● Word embeddings

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● Language models (e.g., BERT, GPT)

Computer Vision

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● Image processing

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● Object detection and recognition
● Image segmentation

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Reinforcement Learning

● Markov Decision Processes

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● Q-learning
● Policy Gradients
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Focus on one core concept at a time. If you’re interested in NLP, try completing a project using
BERT or GPT after studying the basics of neural networks.
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● "Deep Learning" by Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, and Aaron Courville

● Fast.ai courses
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● TensorFlow tutorials

III. Tools and Frameworks

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Deep Learning Frameworks

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● TensorFlow
● PyTorch
● Keras

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Data Processing

● NumPy
● Pandas
● Scikit-learn

Visualization

● Matplotlib

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● Seaborn

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● Plotly

Development Tools

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● Jupyter Notebooks

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● Git for version control
● Docker for containerization

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Cloud Platforms

● Google Colab
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● AWS SageMaker
● Azure Machine Learning
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Actionable Step:
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Start with Jupyter Notebooks for Python coding and Google Colab for cloud-based projects to
avoid setup hassles.
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● [Official documentation for each tool/framework]

● "Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow" by Aurélien
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IV. Advanced Topics

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Generative AI
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● Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)

● Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
● Diffusion Models

Explainable AI

● LIME
● SHAP values

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Ethics and Fairness in AI

● Bias detection and mitigation

● Responsible AI practices

AI Optimization

● Model compression
● Quantization

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● Neural Architecture Search

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Actionable Step:
Explore Generative AI by implementing a simple GAN model after completing a deep learning

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Resources:

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● Interpretable Machine Learning by Christoph Molnar
● Fairness and Machine Learning by Solon Barocas

V. Practical Application
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● Build projects spanning different AI domains
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● Participate in Kaggle competitions

● Contribute to open-source AI projects
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● Stay updated with research papers on arXiv

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Actionable Step:
Start your practical experience by entering Kaggle competitions or contributing to GitHub
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VI. Continuous Learning

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● Follow AI researchers and practitioners on social media

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● Attend AI conferences and workshops

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● Join AI communities (Reddit r/MachineLearning, Discord servers)

● Explore emerging fields (e.g., quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing)
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Actionable Step:
Follow AI experts on Twitter and join Reddit’s r/MachineLearning to stay connected with new
developments.

Aryan Shrivastava | @code.aryan

VII. Free Learning Resources

Online Courses

● Google's Machine Learning Crash Course

● MIT OpenCourseWare's Intro to Machine Learning
● Stanford's CS229: Machine Learning

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Interactive Platforms

● Kaggle Learn

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● DataCamp (free intro courses)

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Textbooks and eBooks

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● Deep Learning by Ian Goodfellow et al.
● Neural Networks and Deep Learning by Michael Nielsen

Tutorials and Documentation

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● Scikit-learn Tutorials
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● TensorFlow Tutorials
● PyTorch Tutorials
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VIII. YouTube Channels for AI Learning

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● 3Blue1Brown: Excellent visualizations of math concepts underlying ML

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● Sentdex: Practical Python programming and machine learning tutorials

● Two Minute Papers: Quick overviews of cutting-edge AI research
● Lex Fridman: In-depth interviews with AI researchers and practitioners
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● Computerphile: Broad computer science topics, including AI and ML

● DeepMind: Videos on latest AI research and applications
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● StatQuest with Josh Starmer: Clear explanations of statistics and ML concepts

● Luis Serrano: Intuitive explanations of machine learning concepts
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Follow @code.aryan for more such amazing resources!

Aryan Shrivastava | @code.aryan