This guide has been prepared by a group of librarians to help faculty learn about, discover, and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their classes. If you are a student looking for information on AI, see our AI for Students guide.
Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the computerized capability to perform tasks or problem solve in a way that simulates or exceeds intelligent human capabilities. Artificial Intelligence is a broad term, but at its most basic includes the ability to perform natural language processing, vision, text to speech, motion sensing, etc. Artificial Intelligence encompasses fields like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI.
AI Vocabulary
- See other Key Terms and Definitions in AI (From the McGill University Library).
- See NYT article, Artificial Intelligence Glossary: Neural Networks and Other Terms Explained by Adam Pasick
6 Things to Know about AI
A summary of each of the 6 Things to Know about AI Infographic is that:
- Generative AI tools are not objective.
- Generated responses are routinely riddled with inaccuracies.
- Generative AI can be highly beneficial to your daily workflows.
- Content is now being created at an unprecedented rate, that includes fake content.
- The advent of these tools signals a change in the nature of evidence.
- Reputable sources matter more than ever.
Adapted from News Literacy Project.
From Alan Turing to ChatGPT, the following sources can provide a timeline of AI:
- The History of AI: A Timeline of Artificial IntelligenceCoursera Staff. (2024).
Read this article written by Brenda Leong about the Spectrum of Artificial Intelligence Infographic Tool. This is an educational resource meant for policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders as AI's presence in our world evolves.
AI Products
Product | Current Model | Company/Author |
ChatGPT | 4o | OpenAI |
Copilot | n/a | Microsoft |
Gemini | 1.5 Pro | |
GoblinTools | n/a | Bram De Buyser |
Perplexity.ai | beta release v0 | Perplexity |
Sonnet | 3.5 | Claude |
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/faculty-ai