Artificial Intelligence(AI) Quick Guide

What is AI?:

Artificial Intelligence(AI) refers to computer systems that perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Examples: language understanding, image recognition, decision-making.

California's AI Adoption in Universities

• Governor Newsom partnered with tech giants for statewide AI training.
• CSU system rolling out AI tools across 23 campuses.
• Goal: Prepare students for a tech-savvy future.

Impact on University Policies

• Review AI rules in syllabi.
• Students must cite/document AI use responsibly.
• AI misuse could count as academic dishonesty as well as other internal policies.

Types of AI

• Narrow AI: Task-specific (e.g., spam filters).
• Generative AI: Creates new text, images, or code.
• Personalized AI: Adapts to user needs.
• Explainable AI: Transparent decisions.

Ethical Issues

• Plagiarism & dishonesty risks.
• Overreliance on AI reduces critical thinking.
• Bias, misinformation, and privacy issues.
• Unequal access to AI tools.

How Students Can Address Issues

• Be aware of Plagiarism & dishonesty risks.
• Transparency in Use
• Avoid Overreliance on AI
• AI is not always correct - check sources
• Bias, misinformation, and privacy issues.
• Unequal access to AI tools.

Remember - It's just a tool