Having been catapulted into public discourse in the last few years, this book serves as an in-depth exploration of the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models, and Chat GPT. It provides a meticulous and thorough analysis of AI, Chat GPT technology, and their prospective trajectories given the current trend, in addition to tracing the significant advancements that have materialized over time.Key Features: Discusses the fundamentals of AI for general readers Introduces readers to the Chat GPT chatbot and how it works Covers natural language processing (NLP), the foundational building block of Chat GPT Introduces readers to the deep learning transformer architecture Covers the fundamentals of Chat GPT training for practitioners Illustrated and organized in an accessible manner, this textbook contains particular appeal to students and course convenors at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as a reference source for general readers.