Tag: AI

The Generative AI Balancing Act: Considering Ethics in Relation to Progress 

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Generative AI (GAI) has become part of the fabric of higher education. We discuss its use in instruction, research, and daily tasks. What is often left out of this conversation is the impacts of GAI on the environment and labor. These concerns are easy to overlook considering the separation between GAI processes and the user,…Continue Reading The Generative AI Balancing Act: Considering Ethics in Relation to Progress 

Explore AI with SMU Libraries

As we kick off a new term, you may be eager to explore how AI is transforming academic research. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, there are plenty of resources available to support your journey.  At SMU, we offer a range of AI resources, including library-created resources. For those new to…Continue Reading Explore AI with SMU Libraries

Generative AI for Research

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of the new educational landscape. It may feel like the current conversation focuses on all the potential dangers, but using appropriate generative AI tools can help experienced scholars save time and effort with some of the more tedious parts of the research process. Here are some important considerations…Continue Reading Generative AI for Research

Artificial Intelligence and the Research Paper: A Librarian’s Perspective

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AI writing can mimic style, but it cannot mimic substance yet. The release of a powerful, free and easy-to-use large language model platform, Open AI’s ChatGPT, raises interesting questions about the future of writing in higher education. As the Undergraduate Success Librarian, I have a unique perspective on generative AI, like ChatGPT, that I want…Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence and the Research Paper: A Librarian’s Perspective