You Don’t Need to Be a Coder to Understand AI. Here’s All You Need to Know.
Last Updated on October 15, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Nicholas Borg
Originally published on Towards AI.
My personal journey to understanding the most important technology of our time. Here’s everything I learned, broken down into simple, human terms.
In November 2022, it feels like the world split into two groups overnight:

This article outlines the author’s journey of understanding generative AI, emphasizing the importance of grasping its core concepts in simple terms. It highlights the transition from traditional AI, which primarily recognized patterns, to generative AI, which creates new content based on prompts. The piece aims to empower readers to engage in discussions about AI without requiring coding knowledge and underscores the significance of human oversight and mentorship in navigating this evolving technology.
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