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Generative AI

This guide introduces the basic concepts of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be applied in teaching, learning, and research.

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Ethical Considerations

Academic Integrity

Always check with your instructor and review your course syllabus for guidance on using AI in your classes. Submitting artificially generated text for a class assignment could qualify as an academic integrity violation if course policies prohibit its use. For more guidance see Integrity at Penn State.
 

Environmental Impact

The rapid expansion of generative AI has resulted in an increased demand for natural resources, such as water and electricity, that power generative AI models. AI's impact on the environment is an important ethical consideration. For more information on AI and sustainability see the following resources:

Using Generative AI

Generative AI can be helpful for:

  • Brainstorming ideas
  • Identifying additional terminology or search terms
  • Identifying topics for additional research
  • Locating alternative explanations
  • Posing questions 
  • Translating languages 
  • Scripting and coding assistance and debugging
  • Identifying additional sources
  • Creating images and graphics 

Generative AI tutorials

 

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