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221); width: 150px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71);"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Miytôtâkewin. Tawaw. Bienvenue!</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://d1qywhc7l90rsa.cloudfront.net/accounts/142027/images/Artificial_Intelligence_Library_Guide__Tag__US____4__3.png" style="width: 793px; height: 205px;" /></p> <hr /> <h5><span style="color:#096a47;"></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#096a47;"> Welcome to the USask Library Guide on Generative Artificial Intelligence.</span></h5> <p><a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_G" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,height=400'); return false;">Generative Artificial Intelligence</a> (GenAI) is transforming our work, learning, and daily lives. To harness this technology effectively and responsibly, though, we must understand <strong>what it is, how it works,</strong> and <strong>how to use it ethically.</strong></p> <p>In an academic setting, we should consider:</p> <ol style="margin-left: 40px;"> <li>How can GenAI enhance research, teaching, and learning?</li> <li>What challenges does it present and what are its limitations?</li> <li>How can we use it ethically and responsibly?</li> </ol> <p>This guide explores the academic applications of GenAI tools, offering insights into how they can enhance research, teaching, and learning. It also examines the challenges and limitations of AI integration while emphasizing ethical and responsible use.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19804878" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19804878"><div id="s-lg-box-16771526-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16771526" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16771526" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content"> <div id="s-lg-content-37094687" class=" clearfix"> <table class="table" height="17" style="border: 0px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" width="793"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="ck_border" colspan="2" style="border: 0px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 150px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span><span style="color:#ffffff;">What Is Generative Artificial Intelligence?</span></strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Ask <a href="https://chatgpt.com/" target="_blank">ChatGPT</a> what AI is, and it provides a coherent response:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><em>AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans and mimic their actions. AI involves the development of algorithms and systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation<font face="Aptos, sans-serif" size="1">.</font></em></p> <hr /> <p>ChatGPT is an example of a <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_L" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=800,left=300,height=400'); return false;">large language model (LLM)</a> within the category of<a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_G" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,height=400'); return false;"> Generative Artificial Intelligence</a> (GenAI). Unlike <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_P" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,left=300,height=400'); return false;">predictive</a> or <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_A" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,left=300,height=400'); return false;">analytic</a> AI models, generative AI models produce or <em>generate</em> content by analyzing patterns and relationships in input data. In a process called <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_M" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,height=400'); return false;">machine learning</a><a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_M">,</a> these models use complex <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_A" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,left=300,height=400'); return false;">algorithms</a> to recognize patterns in vast amounts of training data (<a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/c.php?g=739123&p=5333024#section_D" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=600,left=300,height=400'); return false;">datasets</a>), allowing them to create coherent human-sounding outputs. These outputs allow for a wide range of applications, from drafting articles and composing music to generating unique artwork and even producing realistic human images.</p> <p>Despite these capabilities, Generative AI has limitations. It relies heavily on the quality and quantity of the data it is trained on, which may contain inherent biases and inaccuracies. Furthermore, the use of GenAI without human oversight raises ethical concerns, such as plagiarism, the creation of deepfake content, and the erosion of trust in digital media.</p> <hr /> </div> <div id="s-lg-content-37147147" class=" clearfix"> <table class="table" style="border-spacing: 8px; border-collapse: separate; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="ck_border" style="text-align: center; padding: 4px; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71); width: 50%; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">AI in a Snap - A 2-Minute Intro for Novices</span></span></td> <td class="ck_border" style="text-align: center; padding: 4px; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71); border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">GenAI in a Nutshell - A 20-Minute Guide for Beginners</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ck_border" style="text-align: center; padding: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c0m6yaGlZh4?si=XR2KZciHy11w8Y03" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></td> <td class="ck_border" style="text-align: center; padding: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="1" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2IK3DFHRFfw?si=nZlsAO-You7az8p4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19846319" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19846319"><div id="s-lg-box-16807101-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16807101" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16807101" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content"> <div id="s-lg-content-37186852" class=" clearfix"> <div class="s-lg-guide-admin-content s-lg-guide-admin-content-rt clearfix" id="s-lg-content-37111984"> <table class="table" height="36" style="border-spacing: 4px; border-collapse: separate;" width="793"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="ck_border" colspan="3" style="width: 150px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">The Importance of AI Literacy<a id="Literacy" name="Literacy"></a></span></strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Engaging responsibly with Generative AI requires both <strong>human oversight</strong> and <strong>AI literacy.</strong> This balanced approach—combining knowledge of AI capabilities and limitations with ethical supervision and regulation—ensures AI technologies are used responsibly and effectively. It allows society to harness the potential of generative AI, mitigate associated risks, and promote responsible and sustainable integration into our personal, academic, and professional lives.</p> <p><strong>AI literacy</strong> focuses on understanding and interacting with AI technologies and can typically be grouped into two main categories:</p> <div class="s-lg-guide-admin-content s-lg-guide-admin-content-rt clearfix" id="s-lg-content-37113227"> <table class="table" height="140" style="border-spacing: 8px; border-collapse: separate; border: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" width="792"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="ck_border" style="vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71); border: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 49%;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Basic AI Literacy</span></span></th> <th class="ck_border" style="vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(9, 106, 71); height: 100%; border: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 49%;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Critical AI Literacy</span></span></th> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(230, 240, 237);"> <div> <div> <p>Basic AI Literacy emphasizes the <strong>practical skills</strong> and knowledge needed to interact with AI responsibly. It includes understanding fundamental AI concepts, recognizing its potential benefits and risks, and evaluating its societal impact. It also involves effectively prompting AI and assessing the AI outputs. These basic skills enable the confident, safe, ethical, and effective use of AI technologies.</p> </div> </div> </td> <td style="background-color: rgb(230, 240, 237);"> <p>Critical AI Literacy involves a deeper examination or <strong>critical analysis</strong> of the ethical, cultural, and societal implications of AI. This includes understanding issues related to bias, privacy, accountability, and the potential impacts of AI on social structures, equity, and individual rights. Critical AI literacy enables individuals to navigate complex AI-related challenges thoughtfully, participate in informed discussions, and contribute to policies and regulations that promote fairness, transparency, and social good.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>To learn more, read <a href="https://www.turningdataintowisdom.com/from-data-literacy-to-ai-literacy/" target="_blank">From Data Literacy to AI Literacy</a>, and complete the <a href="https://usask.libwizard.com/id/1659492491849dc6ae30a5db0e7c238a" onclick="window.open(this.href, '', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no,width=1000,left=600,height=900'); return false;">AI Knowledge Check</a> on the <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/LearningWithTechnologyToolkit/being_AI_literate" target="_blank">Being AI Literate</a> page within the <a href="https://libguides.usask.ca/LearningWithTechnologyToolkit/ChoosingTheRightTools" target="_blank">Learning with Technology Toolkit</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19846356" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19846356"><div id="s-lg-box-16807138-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16807138" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16807138" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content"> <div id="s-lg-content-37186915" class=" clearfix"> <table class="table" height="102" width="793"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="ck_border" colspan="2"> <p><span style="font-size:11px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> Portions of this guide were developed with the assistance of GenAI. Specifically, Pi.ai, ChatGPT and Perplexity were used to generate draft content, brainstorm ideas, and assist in organizing and formatting tables, decision trees, and other structured elements. All AI-generated content was thoroughly reviewed, edited, and verified by Library employees to ensure accuracy, relevance, and coherence and, where necessary, supplemented with additional research and expertise. <strong>The content provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for policy, advice, guidance or requirements around AI use from instructors or the institution.</strong> The guide is only intended to promote an understanding of generative AI and its ethical implications in educational settings. 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