Mastering Generative AI in Five Easy Steps
Learn how to use generative AI in 5 easy steps. Explore Microsoft’s AI Builder and Copilot Prompting Guides to boost your skills and productivity.
Generative AI
By Elke Porter | WBN News Vancouver | June 9, 2025
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Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence models that can create new content—such as text, images, music, or code—based on patterns learned from data. You've probably seen AI write poems, generate artwork, or even help draft emails. But how does it work, and how can you use it—even if you're a complete beginner?
Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, are trained on large datasets to understand how language or visuals work. Then, they can generate original content based on your input, also called a “prompt.” The good news? You don’t need to be a tech genius to set one up.
5 Simple Steps to Set Up and Start Using Generative AI:
1. Choose a Tool:
Start with an easy-to-use platform like ChatGPT (text-based), Canva Magic Design (images), or Soundraw (music). Many offer free versions to try.
2. Create an Account:
Sign up using your email. Most platforms just need basic information to get started.
3. Learn the Interface:
Take a few minutes to explore where you input prompts, access settings, or change output types. Look for tutorials or tips offered by the platform.
4. Start Prompting:
Type a simple request like “Write a 3-line poem about summer” or “Create a logo for a bakery.” The clearer your prompt, the better the output.
5. Edit and Experiment:
Don’t expect perfection on the first try. Edit the output, change your prompt slightly, and see how the AI responds. It’s all about learning through play.
Whether you're a writer, entrepreneur, or curious explorer, generative AI is a powerful tool that anyone can access. With just a few clicks, you’ll be creating like a pro.
For Advanced Users: Microsoft’s Public Prompting Guides
For those ready to go further, Microsoft is making a growing library of AI documentation available to the public. Notably, they’ve released resources like the AI Builder Prompting Guide and The Art and Science of Prompting for Copilot with Microsoft 365.
These guides offer deeper insight into crafting high-quality prompts, setting role-based behaviors, and building tailored AI experiences—particularly within business tools like Microsoft Copilot. You’ll learn to use structured prompting techniques, examples, and workflows that allow you to train and guide AI more effectively across documents, emails, presentations, and more.
These free resources are invaluable for developers, marketers, educators, and tech-savvy users who want to embed AI into their day-to-day operations with precision and purpose.
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