AI Capabilities and Limitations

Ever wondered why an AI tool produces a perfect summary one moment, then confidently makes something up the next? This Anthropic course gives you the mental model to understand exactly why — covering next-token prediction, knowledge cutoffs, working memory limits, and how well your instructions actually steer the AI. Six sections pair short explanations with hands-on exercises so you can feel where the AI's edges are, not just read about them. A final diagnostic section teaches you to look at any unexpected output, recognize what went wrong, and apply a targeted fix. No technical background required; no prior AI experience needed.