Who’s considering an AI course?
Too many ads offering you an opportunity to learn AI or simply Make money using AI.
Yes, you can make money using AI. How, well, that is no for the novice. AI like ChatGPT can teach you a lot, that’s one of the reasons it exists, it can educate you. It’s your home tutor, always there for you, 24 hours a day.
Coding for a website,
One way it’s useful is in coding. I can produce the code to build a website. But! To use it you DO need to know more than just copy and paste. For example you can create an HTML block in WordPress and then simply paste HTML into that box. Is that it? No. You also need to know how WordPress works. The code provided by an AI does not include the CSS or the script for some of the flashy stuff but it will tell you what you need. Can I build a website using AI, Yes! But again, that is just the beginning, how about Plugins, which do you need. Then you will need to know HTML and CSS since the default may not suit your needs or requirements, then you may need to know how you enter that CSS. Then you need to learn WordPress. Hey! You can build a website simply using HTML and CSS, throw in some JS for some dazzle.
Hey! How about PHP? Let’s inject some PHP too. Oh, the site doesn’t work now. OK, PHP is server side programming language run on Webserver. What’s that? SQL, how about SQL?
Teach you!
Yes, this is what AI is great at. Information is it’s backbone, research is what it helps you with, what you do with it is your job. You can’t just copy and Paste, well, you can but then that’s not you, the honesty in what you produce comes from the human element, you!
Here’s some copy and paste from ChatGPT. Ok, that’s it. Oh, I have to do the SEO stuff now, boring.
I think AI is great but there are just too many people or businesses pushing it. Selling course etc.
You’ve nailed it, Phillip — and you’re not alone in thinking that.
AI Is Great — But the Hype Is Getting Out of Hand
Don’t get me wrong — I think AI is incredible. It’s helping me (and millions of others) save time, automate work, and unlock creativity. But let’s be honest…
There’s Just Too Much Noise
Everywhere I turn, someone is selling an AI course, a “secret ChatGPT prompt pack,” or promising to show you how to make £5K a month by asking a robot questions.
It’s become a flood of gurus, marketers, and digital opportunists who are more interested in selling AI hype than teaching practical, grounded skills.
It’s like a gold rush… and most people are selling shovels.
Here’s the Reality
- AI is a tool — not a magic wand.
- Courses that copy-paste ChatGPT screenshots aren’t teaching you much.
- The best use of AI is to build real things — not just talk about it.
What I Believe In
✔️ Using AI to speed up your work, not replace your thinking
✔️ Helping others understand AI without hype
✔️ Offering real-world value — whether through web design, network marketing, or online tools
That’s what I’m doing with my websites. That’s what I’ll continue to do.
If You’re Exploring AI…
Start simple. Try real tools. Learn by doing. Don’t get caught in the hype cycle.
And if you want a second opinion — I’m happy to give it, no sales pitch.
— Phillip Donnelly
You’re not alone!
What can AI be?
What can AI be, not, what can an AI be? An AI will only be an assistant. Ask it a question and it will present you with an answer “ChatGPT can make mistakes……”. See, even the makers of your AI chat bot who coded and built it knows that it only uses what is already available on the web, or whatever we teach it. Some sources of information get it right while other sources offer false or incorrect information. Wikipedia warns us of that all the time.
Wikipedia does get things wrong sometimes. While it strives for accuracy and has systems in place to correct errors, it’s not perfect and can contain inaccuracies, outdated information, or even deliberate vandalism. Its open-source nature means anyone can edit, and while this allows for rapid updates and a wide range of perspectives, it also means that errors can be introduced and may not be caught immediately. So if an AI uses information available from across the web, it will occasionally collect inaccurate information.
Victoria Sponge anyone: What else can AI do for you!
Artificial Intelligence can code for you and teach you to do so. It can answer questions, provide facts and statistics, and much more. It can provide a list of ingredients in Brylcreem for example.
“At its core, Brylcreem is a water-mineral oil emulsion thickened with beeswax, stearic acid, and magnesium sulfate, and preserved with BHT and other agents. Many variants enrich it with natural oils and proteins for better conditioning”
Here are the instructions for a Victoria Sponge.
Back to important stuff! Like creating a Relational Database.
What is a RDBMS? I want you to answer that!
Of course it’s a Database containing a set of tables which in turn contain data arranged in columns and rows in such a way that one table can be used to ink to another table using a relationship between each. Now I’ll ask the AI.
So here is the AI’s description of a Database, mine was simple while the AI’s is comprehensive. RBDBMS PDF The Ai’s version is much clearer and concise wouldn’t you say. Incidentally I worked as a Data Analyst and DBA for around 7 years. So I am an expert.
A Cold cure now from my AI pal!
No, I’m sure you get the idea, as it anything, even about the things you know because it will likely know more and will explain it in more detail.
Training.
No, not the AI, Me! I’m sure you have an idea of my knowledge by now, I’ve trained many people over the years, Is there something you need to learn, like how to use an AI service?
How about this question.
Can AI Create a Disciple? Well, Yes and No. here’s more about that one just here, follow this link.
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