As a newcomer eager to explore artificial intelligence (AI), I'm always on the lookout for new AI tools and products to test and review. To deepen my understanding of AI, I recently watched MasterClass's three-part series, "Achieve More with GenAI, " which promised education beyond commercial AI promotion. Through targeted ads, I discovered this course and was introduced to experts Ethan Mollick, Allie K. Miller, Don Allen Stevenson III, and Manuel Sansily. They covered AI's utility in work, creativity, ethics, and the future. The MasterClass subscription costs $120 to $240 annually, featuring a 30-day money-back guarantee. If price is a concern, two-week guest passes are available in chat forums for those wishing to try before committing. Miller and Mollick commenced the series with AI's history and its role in enhancing productivity. Miller's steps for using AI in business planning included brainstorming, evaluation, idea enhancement, execution, and feedback, through tools like Yoodli, an AI communication coach.

This showed me AI's potential in both personal and professional settings, offering feedback and help in various contexts. The second class, led by Stevenson, addressed AI in creativity, focusing on business planning, logo design, storyboard making, and music generation using tools like Dall-E and Udio. He emphasized using AI as a collaborator for more effective outcomes. Under his guidance, I created visual content and learned the challenge of articulating ideas for AI implementation. In the final session, Sansily discussed using an "AI twin" for routine task optimization, which requires ChatGPT's $20 monthly Plus plan. By creating a digital "twin" reflecting one's experiences and values, this tool can act as a personal assistant. Moreover, Mollick explored AI’s rapid evolution, surpassing Moore's Law, while urging a balanced perspective on its growth. This series enhanced my understanding of AI's trajectory and its impact, leading me to recommend it to those navigating AI's complexities or seeking clarity on its application. Though a tech-savvy individual might be wary, spending 90 minutes on this series is worthwhile for understanding AI's multifaceted roles as a system, collaborator, and even mentor.