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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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WITT 2025: Making AI Work for You and Your Students
Sorry if you missed the event live! Thank you to all of our presenters. Are you curious about the AI landscape and what AI can do for you and your students? You’ll learn how AI can streamline course planning, enhance assignment design, and support student engagement. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this workshop has you covered with actionable strategies and tools for faculty by faculty. Event Details Title: Making AI Work for You and Your Students Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time: 1:00–4:00 PM Location: LITS Room 181 Treats Provided What You’ll Get Out of It Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. We look forward to seeing…
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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…