Types of AI
There are many different types of AI tools. The some of ones that are best known to the general public are ChatGPT, Google Bard, DALL-E, Midjourney, etc. There are many more that exist and more tools that are created everyday.
ChatGPT and Google Bard are known as natural language processors or generative AI Natural Language Processors is defined as "the branch of computer science—and more specifically, the branch of artificial intelligence or AI—concerned with giving computers the ability to understand text and spoken words in much the same way human beings can." - IBM
DALL-E and Midjourney are image generators, which take images found on the internet and create something based on those images and a prompt entered into the tools.
Experts on AI Ethics
- How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Higher Ed?May 25, 2023 | Editors of the Chronicle of Higher Education
"ChatGPT is just the beginning. 12 scholars and administrators explain." - Virtual Forum on Academic Integrity and AI (video)Host: Ian Wilhelm, assistant managing editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Since emerging, in November 2022, ChatGPT has raised questions about how artificial intelligence will change the future of work. When it comes to the classroom, ChatGPT can churn out acceptable college-level essays and other assignments. How should instructors respond to this innovation to AI-proof their classrooms?" - Virtual Forum on AI Tools for Student Engagement (video)Hosted by The Chronicle and University Innovation Alliance
"Artificial intelligence is used for a wide range of things, including self-driving cars, smart assistants, and marketing chatbots. But as it makes its way into higher education, how can it be used as a student-centered tool?" - Virtual Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Research Ethics (video)Host: Alex Kafka, senior editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Artificial intelligence can increase efficiency and create novel insights for university research. However, with this new frontier of research practices comes great responsibility for researchers to navigate the ethical elements of using AI as part of their work. With the possibilities of data bias, AI overuse, and unintended consequences affecting society, what must researchers understand as they move forward with new tools?" - A Student’s Guide to Using AI Ethically for SchoolworkAIPRM is a software company that assists users in writing AI prompts for a fee. Their AI experts put together this guide for students.
