Predictive vs generative AI
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the differences between predictive and generative AI systems.
Key learning points
- Predictive AI makes predictions by using patterns found in existing data.
- Generative AI is a type of AI that produces new, original content based on the patterns it has learned.
- Predictive AI is typically applied in tasks like forecasting future trends and classifying data into categories.
- Generative AI can be used to produce a wide variety of new outputs, including text, images and code.
Keywords
Predictive AI - machine learning algorithms use data to identify patterns and make guesses about the future
Generative AI - a type of artificial intelligence (AI) designed to generate content, such as text, images or sound
Common misconception
Only generative AI systems require training data to complete tasks.
All AI systems rely on training data to perform tasks by using patterns identified in the data.
Teacher tip
Pupils may well have experienced using generative AI, perhaps start a classroom discussion about pupils experiences and examples before sharing the examples provided on the slides.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for an approach in artificial intelligence where systems improve by learning from data?
Q2.Match each keyword to its definition:
an approach where systems learn from data
following set instructions
using examples to improve over time
updating a model with new data
Q3.What is the main difference between rule-based and data-driven systems?
Q4.Why might a machine learning model need to be retrained?
Q5.Place these steps in order for developing a data-driven AI system:
Q6.How can a data-driven system become more accurate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do we call AI that produces new and original content?
Q2.Which task would most likely use predictive AI?
Q3.What is the main function of generative AI?
Q4.Which of these is an example of using predictive AI?
Q5.Arrange these steps in the correct order for using predictive AI:
Q6.Which of the following statements is false?
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