Digital Scholarship
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Prompting with AI
Unlike conducting a Google search, where you look for existing information through keyword searches, generative AI requires a more nuanced approach. When you use generative AI, you’re not just searching; you’re instructing the AI to create new content. This process necessitates providing detailed and specific information to guide the AI in producing the desired results effectively. This information is provided in the form of a prompt. In this post we will explore the art of crafting effective prompts to enhance your interaction with AI tools. What is a Prompt? A prompt is how you instruct an AI tool to perform a task for you. This could include creating content, summarizing…
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Concerns Regarding AI
While it is easy to get pulled into the excitement of new technology, it is also important to understand the larger context of that technology. The benefits of utilizing AI are vast, but so are the concerns. The exact impact of AI is unknown and fluctuates rapidly. We encourage you to consult more recent data when considering specific impacts, but a general overview of some of the concerns is provided below. Ethical AI is trained on the works of others. During development, it is exposed to massive amounts of existing content, but developers are often vague about what material is included in the training data. It’s unclear whether copyrighted content…
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Fundamentals of AI
AI Development The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into our lives is something that everyone should be thinking about. AI represents the development of powerful new technology that could be extremely detrimental or beneficial to our society depending on how it is used. It has already infiltrated our homes, phones, and public interactions and its influence on our lives is only projected to increase. This can lead to all sorts of anxiety, but also hope, inspiration, and a sense of duty to help define the boundaries of how AI should and should not be used. The Digital Learning and Scholarship Team is here to help you on your journey. History…
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Using AI as a Study Partner
Finals week is here and we know what that means: caffeine, all-nighters, and endless to-do lists. But what if you could have a personal assistant to help you study smarter, not harder? AI tools like Notebook LM, ChatGPT, and Quizlet can act as your personal study partner, helping you create study guides, clarify tough concepts, and make your study sessions more efficient. Here are some tips on how to use them effectively: Disclaimer AI tools such as Notebook LM, ChatGPT, and Quizlet can be valuable study partner, but they should be used thoughtfully and responsibly. Always verify the accuracy of the information they provide as these tools may sometimes generate…
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Research Computing @ Trinity
Research Computing is a more general term for what is commonly called High Performance Computing (HPC). Research Computing comes in many forms in pretty much every discipline. The scale of computing needs can range from a single powerful desktop computer to a huge supercomputer. Trinity does not currently have an on premises HPC cluster but we still provide support of the Research Computing needs of our faculty and students. Our primary recommendation for most faculty is to utilize the computing services provided free of charge via the NSF ACCESS Program. This program provides access to a number of super-computing facilities across the country. Faculty (and even students) can apply for…