How AI Works

An interactive map of the AI trip from human need to useful output.

Pick a persona on the left. The current step now spans the top of the live path map. As you move, the map updates so the route actually feels alive.

Start

Choose a persona

The step description will appear here.

Live path map

Watch the workflow light up

Plain-English meaning

Persona impact

Under the hood

The pieces in human terms

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Interface

The doorway: chat, search, IDE, office app, image tool, API, phone assistant, or product feature.

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Prompt

The instruction plus context, files, screenshots, code, history, and desired format.

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Model

The trained engine that predicts useful output based on patterns, instructions, and context.

📚

RAG

Retrieval-augmented generation: pulling source material into the prompt so the answer has something real to stand on.

🛠️

Tools

Search, calculators, file readers, code runners, APIs, email/calendar actions, and other controlled abilities.

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Feedback

The loop where people correct, refine, reject, steer, and improve the next turn.