While it may be common to associate AI with complex technology such as robotics and autonomous vehicles, AI is also use in many of the things we interact with on a daily basis. From mobile devices to online services, AI is used for things like facial recognition, self-driving systems, predictive text messaging, voice assistants, email, navigation apps, and web-based search engines.
GenAI is used for everyday tasks to generate media content, explain topics, and help with both personal and professional tasks. Within appropriate guidelines, GenAI can be used as a tool for many learning and research applications. The following resources include articles on current AI news and several AI tools with accompanying guides. When considering a LLM for a specific task, it is important to be responsible with the information in the output by verifying sources and fact checking. As with any tool, it is important to remember that you, as the user, are the expert and that GenAI is to be used as a copilot—not on autopilot.