LibGuides: Psychology 1300: Introduction to AI

Introduction to AI

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the design, implementation, and use of programs, machines, and systems that exhibit human intelligence, with its most important activities being knowledge representation, reasoning, and learning. Artificial intelligence encompasses a number of important subareas, including voice recognition, image identification, natural language processing, expert systems, neural networks, planning, robotics, and intelligent agents. Several important programming techniques have been enhanced by artificial intelligence researchers, including classical search, probabilistic search, and logic programming.
How Is AI Applied in Everyday Life?
While scientists and engineers explore AI's potential to advance discovery and technology, smart technologies also directly influence our daily lives.
Understanding AI Bias
Artificial intelligence is trained on real-world data that people have given it, and if that data contains biases (or is incomplete), the AI can end up being biased, too. In this lesson, students will think critically about the training data that informs what AI tools can do, and consider possible ways to reduce AI bias.

Generative artificial intelligence.
Generative artificial intelligence is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can make content such as audio, images, text, and videos.
Infographic: Generative AI Explained by AI
Everything in the infographic – from illustrations and icons to the text descriptions⁠—was created using generative AI tools such as Midjourney.
Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Understanding LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT) and the concept, use, and ethics of Generative AI tools and platforms.
How Students Are Actually Using Generative AI
To help educators better understand how students are experimenting with generative AI tools, we asked them. Some students we talked to are AI evangelists who’ve committed time and energy to using the technology; others feel more hesitant about it. But all have thought deeply about whether and how generative AI can be used effectively in education.

Bias in AI
The human brain is an intricate organ that functions through conscious and unconscious connections. While we may view explicit bias as ethically incorrect, our brains automatically establish implicit associations. This is not within our control but rather a natural function of our brains.
When it comes to generative AI, it is essential to acknowledge how these unconscious associations can affect the model and result in biased outputs. By identifying the sources of bias and creating inclusive prompts, we can strive towards developing AI systems that are more fair and just.
Will AI Kill Human Creativity?
In this article, the author considers the implications of AI-generated music for what the author sees as the inevitable creative class wars against AI, and what it means for us all.
How to Use AI in School Without Cheating: The Line Between Helpful Study Tools and Academic Dishonesty
Learn the difference between ethical and dishonest use of AI in schoolwork, from papers to exams, and how to use AI tools to help you study and improve your original work.
How ChatGPT and our language models are developed
Learn more about how OpenAI develops their models and apply them in products like ChatGPT
Ethical and Privacy Concerns
The use of AI-generative tools such as chatGPT collect and process large amounts of personal data, raising concerns around student/user privacy and data security

Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use
A new study finds over half of students use generative AI, while more than 75 percent of faculty members do not regularly use the technology.
AI Teaching Strategies: Transparent Assignment Design
This guide will apply the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework to "un-complicate" planning an assignment that uses AI, providing guiding questions for instructors to consider along the way. The result should be an assignment that supports you and your students to approach the use of AI in a more thoughtful, productive, and ethical manner.

Generative Artificial Intelligence: How to Cite AI
Guidance on how to cite/acknowledge the use of GenAI.
MLA Style
APA Style
Chicago Style
Other options
CLASSROOM STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE OF A.I.
The noted overarching principles and classroom strategies are recommended for promoting the responsible use of A.I.
The Power and Challenges of AI Integration in Higher Education
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education has garnered significant attention. Colleges and universities are increasingly exploring the myriad of ways AI can enhance teaching and learning, aiming to provide students with a more dynamic and personalized educational experience. However, like any technological innovation, AI in higher education comes with its own set of dangers and limitations that institutions must carefully navigate as they explore its benefits.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Revisited
Use this table as a reference for evaluating and making changes to aligned course activities and assessments (or, where possible, learning outcomes) that account for generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool capabilities and distinctive human skills.
Guidelines for Using AI in Projects
Notes Tasks, AI's Assistance and Student's Role
Student AI Use Checklist for Projects
Checklist for Students to Use with the Guidelines (see link directly above)
Are Your Students Ready for AI?
A 4-Step Framework to Prepare Learners for a ChatGPT World

Effective Prompts for AI: The Essentials
AI is rapidly becoming a routine part of many of our professional and personal lives. But have you ever been unhappy with the results that AI generated for you? Do you wonder if you’re getting the most out of AI? This article provides an introduction to crafting effective prompts so that you maximize your benefits from AI.
ChatGPT Prompt Frameworks
Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with the following prompt frameworks.
The Affordances and Contradictions of AI-Generated Text for Writers of English as a Second or Foreign Language
By facilitating conversations about how to use AI in the classroom, we can better support second language learners’ writing development and prepare these students for a world that increasingly values one’s ability to understand and use AI.
CRISPE — ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Framework
ChatGPT is an advanced AI model designed to understand and generate human-like text. It can fulfill a variety of roles, including acting as a tool for recruiters and sourcers. However, maximizing the benefits of ChatGPT can be challenging, especially for those who are not particularly tech-savvy or are new to AI.
Prompt Literacy in Academics
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain popularity, it is essential for members of our campus community to develop skills in prompt literacy. To effectively utilize AI models, you should understand the capabilities and limitations of these models, and be able to write specific and detailed prompts. By building and refining these skills, you can effectively integrate AI into your work and education while mitigating many problems and frustrations that may arise.
AI The Six Building Blocks of a Successful Prompt
This article aims to unravel the key components of a successful prompt, providing you with a formula that guarantees high-quality outputs consistently. Whether you’re delving into ChatGPT or exploring the realms of Google Bard, these principles will serve as your guiding light.
AI is heading to the newsrooms
From the Superhuman blog by Zain Kahn-
April 03, 2024
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Prezi Presentation
Presentation for PYSC 1300 course on campus. Sources and Resources for the presentation are found on this page