"Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have rapidly become essential resources for students, helping them simplify complex tasks, boost productivity, and support their learning in various subjects. These tools harness the power of machine learning and data processing to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as language understanding, problem-solving, and even creativity.
From chatbots that can answer questions and explain topics in detail to predictive analytics tools that help with data interpretation, AI tools provide valuable assistance across different areas. They can help streamline research, generate summaries, automate repetitive tasks, and even offer personalized study plans based on a student's strengths and weaknesses. Familiarizing yourself with AI tools can make your studies more efficient and give you valuable skills that are increasingly in demand in both academic and professional settings.
This guide introduces a range of AI tools, explains their benefits, and provides tips on using them effectively to enhance your educational experience."
- ChatGPT when prompted with "Please write a short introduction to AI tools for a student guide to AI"
AI tools can be used in many different ways, but to properly use them, you need to understand how they work, when they should and shouldn't be used, and how to use them efficiently and ethically.
The field of AI is growing and changing rapidly, making it overwhelming and confusing at some points. Here are some commonly used terms to help you understand what AI is.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Programs that can mimic the human brain and have the ability to learn, problem-solve, and recognize patterns, allowing them to do things that usually require a human mind.
Generative AI: AI that creates something like text, images, audio, and/or video.
Large Language Model (LLM): AI designed to generate language based on large bodies of pre-existing text.
Training: The process of feeding AI programs material and algorithms to base its answers off of.
Machine Learning: When computers/programs are able to problem solve without explicit instruction. They are able to recognize patterns in data and draw inferences from them.
Deep Learning: When computers/programs are able to 'think' like a human can because of their artificial neural networks.
ChatGPT is an AI chat bot created by OpenAI. It debuted on November 30th, 2022.
Gemini, previously called Bard, is an AI chat bot created by Google. It debuted on March 21st, 2023.
Copilot, previously called Bing Chat, is an AI chat bot created by Microsoft. It debuted on February 7, 2023.
Claude is an AI chat bot created by Anthropic. It was released in March of 2023.
Perplexity is a conversational search engine created by Perplexity AI, Inc. It debuted on August 1st, 2022.
Meta AI is an AI chat bot built on LLaMA, created by Meta, which was formerly known as Facebook. It debuted in February of 2023.
Apple Intelligence is an AI program created by Apple. It debuted on October 28th, 2024.
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