AI and Information Literacy: Overview

This guide was created after attending the SSU Center for Teaching and Innovation FPLC on AI in Fall 2023. This FPLC was led by Dr. James McGrath. 

SSU Center for Teaching and Innovation Resources for ChatGPT and Teaching in the Age of AI

CTI Guidance on Course Policies for Using AI 

Generative AI and Information Literacy Presentation  Rukmal Ryder

Generative AI

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that uses machine learning algorithms to produce or remix content based on prompts inputted by the user. It is a rapidly evolving technology that impacts the way we create content and solve problems. 

Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, MetaAI, Deepseek, Mistral, Grok Specialized

AI tools for research, writing and coding such as NotebookLM, Grammarly, Elicit, GitHub Copilot, Consensus

Creative AI tools that generate images, videos and music, such as DALL-E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Stability.ai, Canva, Runway ML, Sora, Suno

Analytical AI tools specialized in business intelligence, math, statistics and data visualization, such as Tableau, Wolfram Alpha, PowerBI, DataRobot, RapidMiner and Python tools

Embedded AI capabilities in software programs, such as Adobe applications, Google Docs, Zoom, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Open-source and customized tools available on communities like Github, Hugging Face, Nvidia and chatbot aggregators like Poe 

{Attribution to Imagininng the Digital Future, Elon University, It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution CC BY-NC-SA license.}

When you are using these tools, it is important to think critically and evaluate the reliability, accuracy and context of the content generated. Below are some pros and cons to consider.

Generative AI Product Tracker: Created and updated by ITHAKA -SR

Attribution The content of this box was adapted from Using generative AI, created by Deakin Library, licensed by CC BY NC 4.0.