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AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI are not separate things. They are circles nested inside each other.
I am a product manager. I am learning to become an AI PM in public. This is my first lesson.
Here is how the layers work:
• AI: Machines doing smart tasks. This includes old systems that follow human rules. Example: A thermostat. • Machine Learning (ML): A type of AI that learns patterns from data instead of rules. Example: Your email spam filter. • Deep Learning: A type of ML using neural networks. It works well with images and voice. Example: Face unlock on your phone. • Generative AI: A type of deep learning that creates new content like text or images. Example: ChatGPT or Claude.
Generative AI sits inside deep learning. Deep learning sits inside machine learning. Machine learning sits inside AI.
When people say they want to add AI to a product, they are often too vague. Ask these questions instead:
- Which layer do we need? A simple rule might work better than a complex model.
- Do we have enough data? ML and deep learning require massive amounts of data to work.
- Is generative AI the right tool? Sometimes you only need to predict a number or classify an item.
Stop nodding along to the hype. Use this map to ask better questions.
Quick check: Where does a spam filter sit? Where does Claude sit? Tell me in the comments.
I am documenting my journey from a non-tech PM to an AI PM. Follow me to see every lesson.
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