Introduction to AI

The AI issues page in Gale's Opposing Viewpoints series presents diverse perspectives on artificial intelligence, examining its development, applications, and the ethical, societal, and economic debates surrounding its impact on society.​

Science Direct's Topics page on Artificial Intelligence offers a comprehensive collection of research articles, reviews, and book chapters. It provides valuable insights into AI advancements across various industries and scientific fields.

Statista's statistics and facts report on Artificial Intelligence.

This module outlines guidelines for understanding and using generative AI ethically and effectively, when it is appropriate. You'll develop critical skills for evaluating generative content and biases in AI systems. You will also learn best practices for transparently generating content while avoiding misrepresentation or plagiarism. Above all, this module aims to empower you as responsible users of AI who uphold academic integrity. Adapted Spring 2025.

Generative AI tools are revolutionizing the way we work. To use them effectively, we must be diligent in keeping sensitive information protected. In this Bigger Brains course, we outline how large language models work, explore how Generative AI tools use our data, discuss where that data may come from, and highlight the data privacy risks that should be considered.

Artificial Intelligence has moved from science fiction to reality, and at the forefront of this revolution is generative AI, often shortened to GenAI. This Bigger Brains course introduces GenAI, including the concepts and context necessary for understanding how to use it effectively, some of the most popular tools and their uses, and a consideration of some limitations and risks involved.

The key to unlocking the incredible potential of AI and getting better results from your AI tools starts with skillful prompting. In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll get strategies for crafting clear and effective prompts, common prompting techniques, and best practices for AI prompting in business. You’ll learn how to use role play, prompt chaining, and clarifying questions to improve your results. You’ll also learn how to look for and avoid issues stemming from hallucinations and biases. A strong understanding of generative AI’s capabilities and limitations will equip you to use this powerful tool effectively.

Generative AI technology is rapidly expanding access, and its capabilities are increasing just as quickly. If you're a student new to AI, this course will help you understand generative AI by providing a basic overview of what it is, how you can benefit from it, and ways you can use it responsibly.

Step into the future of learning with this course designed to empower students with practical skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their academic toolkit. Whether you’re tackling a complex research paper, brainstorming creative ideas, or fine-tuning an essay, this course will teach you how to harness AI effectively and ethically to enhance your studies.