Student Guide to AI

Stay curious and remember that your voice matters!

Know the Rules and Understand the Tools

Is generative AI allowed?

Policies will be different from program to program, course to course, and even assignment to assignment, so always take the time to find out 1) if using generative AI is allowed, and 2) how using generative AI is allowed.

  • Check the syllabus for guidance.
  • Check assignment instructions for guidance.

If you aren't sure, ask your instructor!

If generative AI is allowed, use it responsibly.

  • Follow all assignment instructions and ask questions. Make sure you follow instructions for how AI usage is allowed.
  • Learn about a generative AI tool before you use it.
  • Consider what you are learning and how generative AI can support your learning process.
  • Evaluate and verify any material created using generative AI. Remember, you are accountable for what you include in your assignments.
  • Be transparent about your use of generative AI and include attribution.
  • Keep your focus on your learning. Can you explain all concepts and topics without the use of generative AI?

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AI and Career Development

Consider and explore how industries you work in or are interested in working in are using AI. What do you need to learn about AI to be prepared?

Common AI Terminology

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A computer that can learn from experience, solve problems, and make decisions on its own.

Big Data: Massive collections of information or data that AI uses to learn and make decisions.

Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT): Used to answer questions and generate text and graphics in response to a prompt.

Machine Learning (ML): Allows computers to learn from data.

Natural Language Processing (NLP): Helps computers understand, interpret, and generate human language.

Prompts: Textual inputs (e.g., questions, instructions) that you enter into ChatGPT to get responses.

Additional Topics to Consider

Accuracy and Accountability

Generative AI may not be accurate and may hallucinate sources. Make sure to verify any claims made or sources provided by generative AI. Remember, you are accountable for what you include in your assignments.

Data Privacy

If you use an AI tool, have you reviewed and considered how your data is being protected? Have you reviewed if or how your data is being used?

Ethics

Academic integrity is an essential part of academic excellence. As a student you are accountable to PS 1901 Student Code of Conduct. If you are not sure if your AI usage is ethical, please ask! We are here to help you learn and succeed!

Additional ethics considerations:

  • Copyright concerns about what information is used to train generative AI and who owns what is produced.
  • Digital divide concerns regarding what access to AI costs and the quality of free versus paid access to generative AI tools.
  • Environmental concerns around the resources required to power AI.
  • Misinformation and bias concerns around the content created using generative AI.

Stay curious! Explore responsibly, and ask questions when in doubt.