Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) seems to have taken the world by storm. Relying on models that can create new content in the form of text, media, code, and the like, generative AI is used in a variety of globally popular tools such as ChatGPT, Elicit, or Gemini. Its unique appeal is linked to its ability to learn the paradigms of its input and use it to generate new information with similar characteristics.
This guide is intended to help students, faculty, and staff at UIndy to navigate the quickly evolving terrain of generative AI. It provides an overview of popular AI research tools, offers guidance on crafting prompts in these tools, and points out key library databases and e-books on AI. It also supplies resources related to core AI ethical issues while laying out basic citation rules.
*Reminder: Check your syllabus or ask your professor before using generative AI tools for an assignment.*
 AI Tools Can be Helpful With: |
 Be More Cautious with AI Tools if You: |
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| Writing Models | Need very recent information | |
| Suggesting Synonyms | Do not have previous knowledge of a topic | |
| Copy Editing | Are concerned about potential plagiarism or copyright violations | |
| Brainstorming | Need to perform complex mathematics | |
| Summarizing* | Are unsure if you're permitted to use AI tools in your research or writing | |
| Translation | Are concerned about the electrical energy use in running these tools |
*Be aware of the copyright restrictions of any content you upload to an AI tool.