AI Fundamentals

The book, online — plus everything that didn't fit between two covers.

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Watch evolution at work

See a genetic algorithm reconstruct a painting from random circles. Mutation and selection, live.

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What is a Transformer?

The architecture behind ChatGPT — and why it changed everything in 2017. Plus 305 more AI terms.

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How AI began in 1950

Turing's question that started it all: Can a machine think? The test every chatbot still knows today.

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Talk so AI gets you

Concrete direction beats vague wishes. How to write prompts that actually deliver.

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How an Experiment Became a Learning Portal

92 Lessons · 12 Demos · 306 Terms · 137 Tools · 28 Languages · Accessible · CC BY 4.0

What started as a proof of concept for a book chapter grew almost every week in 2025 by a small feature — because AI is simply a fascinating topic. The code is junior level, but the enthusiasm is real. Fully available in Easy Language, accessible and free. Look around, it's all yours.

The Portal in Numbers

  • 291,000 Lines of Code (TypeScript + HTML-Templates, SCSS)
  • over 35 million words across 56 language variants (28 languages + 28 Easy Language versions)
  • 280 Components & 56 Services, 12 Interactive Demos
  • 62 Achievements, 137 AI Tools, 205 AI Resources, 96 Timeline Events, 306 Glossary Entries, 737 Book Sources
  • Bundle: 277 KB (gzipped) | Build: passing
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Codes from the book

This portal is closely integrated with the book. In the book you'll find URLs that lead directly to the relevant pages. Each page has a unique 4-character ID.

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What awaits you

Step by step to AI understanding

Structured learning paths guide you from fundamentals to advanced concepts. With progress tracking and sequentially building lessons.

Hands-on instead of just reading

12 interactive demos where you control AI algorithms yourself - from Q-Learning to GANs to the Perceptron. Understanding through doing.

306 terms, clearly explained

From Backpropagation to Transformer - every AI term with definition, example, and context. Your reference for the world of Artificial Intelligence.

70 years of AI history at a glance

From Turing's vision to Deep Blue to GPT-4 - explore the most important milestones of Artificial Intelligence interactively. 96 events, chronologically arranged.

Your AI toolkit

137+ AI tools and 205+ learning resources, curated and rated. From ChatGPT to Midjourney to specialized developer tools - find the right one.

What's happening? The portal roadmap

New learning paths, translation quality, and latest news — transparent and at a glance.

Depth over superficiality

Comprehensive lessons with theory, practical examples, and integrated knowledge tests. From beginner guides to advanced articles for experts.

AI experts in conversation

In-depth interviews with experts about current developments, ethical questions, and future perspectives of Artificial Intelligence.

737 sources, transparently referenced

The complete scientific foundation of the book - searchable and filterable. Every claim is backed by a source.

Learn playfully - unlock achievements

62 achievements are waiting to be discovered. Track your progress, collect points, and become an AI expert.