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INTRODUCTION TO
GENERATIVE AI
Center for the Advancement of Teaching &
Learning
Fall 2023
LEARNIN
G
OUTCOME
S
After engaging with this presentation, we
hope you can...
• Recognize different types of generative AI tools and
understand how this technology is continuously
evolving.
• Explain the basics of what generative AI tools like
ChatGPT can do, including their strengths and
limitations.
• Safely and responsibly use a variety of generative AI
tools for personal, research, professional, or
educational purposes, whether paid or freely
available, especially in a classroom setting.
WHAT IS GENERATIVE AI
& WHAT CAN IT DO?
• Nov. 2022
• Developed by OpenAI
• https://chat.openai.co
m/
ChatGPT
• Feb. 2023
• Developed by
Microsoft
• https://www.bing.com
Bing
AI • Mar. 2023
• Developed by Google
• https://bard.google.co
m/
Google
Bard
• Notion, Jasper, DALL-E, and many
more.
Others
GENERATIVE AI TOOLS
HOW DOES GENERATIVE AI
WORK?
• Generative AI (Gen AI): Refers to deep-learning models that can
generate high-quality text, images, and other content
based on the data they are trained on. (IBM)
• ChatGPT: Large Language Model-based chatbot
GPT:
Generative Pre-
Trained
Transformer
Generative =
creates
text
responses
Pre-Trained = uses
billions of text files
to respond
Transformer =
machine
learning
model that
determines
possible
outputs
based on
probability.
Step One
•User inputs a prompt or question into
ChatGPT
•Prompt: Write a 150-word essay on the
Impressionism movement in 19th
century France and its characteristics.
Step Two
•ChatGPT uses a deep learning
algorithm to analyze the prompt
and generate a
response
Step Three
•ChatGPT identifies keywords and
phrases in the prompt to
understand the context
of the question
•Command: Write an essay in 150-
words
•Topic: Impressionism characteristics,
19th century France
Step Four
•ChatGPT accesses its database of
information to find relevant
information related to the
prompt.
•What does it know about writing
essays? What does it know about the
time, country, and characteristics of
this artistic movement?
Step Five
•ChatGPT uses natural language
processing to generate a response
that is grammatically
correct and contextually relevant
to its dataset
Step Six
•ChatGPT presents the response to
the user, who can choose
to continue the
conversation or provide additional
prompts.
HOW DOES GENERATIVE AI
WORK?
Adapted and taken from Compose & Consult: https://composeandconsult.com/the-edit-effect/ai-platforms-hallucination-effect-
content-generation
GENAI: END
GENERATIVE AI: FUNCTIONS
Language
and Content
Generation
Can create
content of
many types,
including code
Unique
response
s
Informatio
n
Retrieval
Can answer
most basic,
non- academic
questions
"Explain the
concept of
photosynthesi
s in a simple
and clear
manner..."
Languag
e
Translatio
n
"Translate
this sentence
in English
into Italian...."
Text
Summarizatio
n
"Summarize
the key plot
points in
Bradbury's
Fahrenheit
451..."
Writing
Assistanc
e
"Improve
the
following
sentence
for clarity..."
Conversation
al
Assistance
Idea
generator
"Generate
three ideas for
a five- page
essay on..."
GENERATIVE AI:
LIMITATIONS
 "ChatGPT may produce
inaccurate information about
people, places, or facts." -
ChatGPT disclaimer
Incorrect or nonsensical responses
• Produces hallucinations
• Can not verify the accuracy of
information (disinformation)
Over reliant on the data it is trained
on: information contains biases
Doesn't have genuine
comprehension,
generates text based on patterns in
data
GENERATIVE AI CONSIDERATIONS
Lack of regulations on the technology
•Potential copyright issues & ownership of content
Admin/Educators are still working on developing policies specific to GenAI
across the nation
When using GenAI, provide clear, concise directions or instructions
•Rephrase prompts if you aren't getting a desired result
Use any generative AI tool with caution
•Avoid sharing sensitive information
•Get permission before using another's intellectual property for prompts
Encourage dialogue surrounding GenAI in the classroom
Provide your students with clear communication and
expectations
Consider ethical and legal issues when using AI tools
Recognize that AI detection tools are not perfect
Understand the inevitability of advancing AI technology
GENERATIVE AI CONSIDERATIONS
Bias
• Discriminatory
outputs
Environment
• Mining, energy
consumption,
and waste
Academi
c
Integrity
• Plagiaris
m,
cheating
Copyright
• Infringement on
intellectual
property rights
Privacy
• Personal
data
collection
Datafication
• Commodification
of personal data
Human Labor
• Job
automation
and
exploitation
Power
• Global power
imbalances,
structural
inequalities
EXPLORING GEN AI IN THE
CLASSROOM
Adapted and taken from Leon Furze's"Teaching AI Ethics" series: https://leonfurze.com/2023/01/26/teaching-
ai-ethics/
WRAP-UP
Key Take-Aways
 This technology is not going away
and will continue to grow in its
applications
 It isn't "smart" as it does not have the
ability to comprehend its output or data
 It is not the end of traditional writing or
skills
 Instead, it may help us determine which
skills are unique to humans and which
can be automated
 Consider GenAI as a potential
brainstorming partner, not a fact finder
What's
Next?
 Visit The Cowbell for more CATL
resources on Generative AI
 View our next video which delves into
assessing the impact of generative AI on
your course
 Talk with your colleagues and students,
and continue the dialogue around
appropriate usage
CITATIONS & RESOURCES,
CONT.
Generative AI Tools
OpenAI. (n.d.). ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/
Google. (n.d.). Google Bard. https://bard.google.com/
Microsoft. (n.d.). Bing AI.
https://www.bing.com Generative AI
Research & Resources
Brandeis University. What does chatGPT Struggle to do? Preliminary Guidelines. Center for Teaching and Learning.
https://www.brandeis.edu/teaching/chatgpt- ai/chatgpt.html
Edwards, Benj. (2023 May 6). Why ChatGPT and Bing Chat are so good at making things up. Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/information-
technology/2023/04/why-ai-chatbots-are-the-ultimate-bs-machines-and-how-people-hope-to-fix-them/
IBM. (n.d). What is Generative AI? https://research.ibm.com/blog/what-is-generative-AI
May, J. (2023, February 2). ChatGPT is great – you’re just using it wrong. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/chatgpt-is-great-youre-
just-using-it-wrong-
198848
OpenAI. (2022, November 30). Introducing ChatGPT. OpenAI Blog. https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt
Pasick, Adam. (2023, March 27). Artificial Intelligence Glossary: Neural Networks and Other Terms Explained. New
York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-glossary.html?unlocked_article_code=1.50w.suqA.kNa7PZ85bhiH&smid=url-
share
CITATIONS & RESOURCES
Generative AI Research & Resources, cont.
Walters, W. H., & Wilder, E. I. (2023). Fabrication and errors in the bibliographic citations generated by ChatGPT.
Scientific Reports, 13(1), 14045. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41032-5
(2023, Feb 22). Mind the Hallucination Effect: How AI Platforms like ChatGPT Can Generate Misleading Content. Compose & Consu lt: Expert
Science Writing. https://composeandconsult.com/the-edit-effect/ai-platforms-hallucination-effect-content-generation
Generative AI & the Classroom
CATL. (2023, May 2). Considerations for Using Generative AI tools. The Cowbell. Considerations for Using Generative AI Tools – The Cowbell
(uwgb.edu)
Dobrin, Sidney. (2023, May 15). Talking About Generative AI: A Guide for Educators. Broadview Press. https://broadviewpress.com/product/talking-
generative- ai/#tab-description
Furze, Leon. (n.d.). Teaching AI Ethics. Leon Furze. https://leonfurze.com/2023/01/26/teaching-ai-ethics/
Lo, L. S. (2023). The CLEAR path: A framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering. The Journal of Academic
Librarianship, 49(4), 102720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720
Mollick, E. (2023, March 14). How to... use AI to unstick yourself. One Useful Thing. https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/how-to-use-ai-to-unstick-
yourself
Yale. AI Guidance. Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/AIguidance#1%20Understanding%20AI%20Chatbots
Yale. Incorporating AI in Teaching: Examples from Yale Instructors. Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/ai-
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Introduction-to-Generative-AI-CATL-Presentation-Slides.pptx

  • 1. INTRODUCTION TO GENERATIVE AI Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning Fall 2023
  • 2. LEARNIN G OUTCOME S After engaging with this presentation, we hope you can... • Recognize different types of generative AI tools and understand how this technology is continuously evolving. • Explain the basics of what generative AI tools like ChatGPT can do, including their strengths and limitations. • Safely and responsibly use a variety of generative AI tools for personal, research, professional, or educational purposes, whether paid or freely available, especially in a classroom setting.
  • 3. WHAT IS GENERATIVE AI & WHAT CAN IT DO?
  • 4. • Nov. 2022 • Developed by OpenAI • https://chat.openai.co m/ ChatGPT • Feb. 2023 • Developed by Microsoft • https://www.bing.com Bing AI • Mar. 2023 • Developed by Google • https://bard.google.co m/ Google Bard • Notion, Jasper, DALL-E, and many more. Others GENERATIVE AI TOOLS
  • 5. HOW DOES GENERATIVE AI WORK? • Generative AI (Gen AI): Refers to deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and other content based on the data they are trained on. (IBM) • ChatGPT: Large Language Model-based chatbot GPT: Generative Pre- Trained Transformer Generative = creates text responses Pre-Trained = uses billions of text files to respond Transformer = machine learning model that determines possible outputs based on probability.
  • 6. Step One •User inputs a prompt or question into ChatGPT •Prompt: Write a 150-word essay on the Impressionism movement in 19th century France and its characteristics. Step Two •ChatGPT uses a deep learning algorithm to analyze the prompt and generate a response Step Three •ChatGPT identifies keywords and phrases in the prompt to understand the context of the question •Command: Write an essay in 150- words •Topic: Impressionism characteristics, 19th century France Step Four •ChatGPT accesses its database of information to find relevant information related to the prompt. •What does it know about writing essays? What does it know about the time, country, and characteristics of this artistic movement? Step Five •ChatGPT uses natural language processing to generate a response that is grammatically correct and contextually relevant to its dataset Step Six •ChatGPT presents the response to the user, who can choose to continue the conversation or provide additional prompts. HOW DOES GENERATIVE AI WORK? Adapted and taken from Compose & Consult: https://composeandconsult.com/the-edit-effect/ai-platforms-hallucination-effect- content-generation
  • 8. GENERATIVE AI: FUNCTIONS Language and Content Generation Can create content of many types, including code Unique response s Informatio n Retrieval Can answer most basic, non- academic questions "Explain the concept of photosynthesi s in a simple and clear manner..." Languag e Translatio n "Translate this sentence in English into Italian...." Text Summarizatio n "Summarize the key plot points in Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451..." Writing Assistanc e "Improve the following sentence for clarity..." Conversation al Assistance Idea generator "Generate three ideas for a five- page essay on..."
  • 9. GENERATIVE AI: LIMITATIONS  "ChatGPT may produce inaccurate information about people, places, or facts." - ChatGPT disclaimer Incorrect or nonsensical responses • Produces hallucinations • Can not verify the accuracy of information (disinformation) Over reliant on the data it is trained on: information contains biases Doesn't have genuine comprehension, generates text based on patterns in data
  • 10. GENERATIVE AI CONSIDERATIONS Lack of regulations on the technology •Potential copyright issues & ownership of content Admin/Educators are still working on developing policies specific to GenAI across the nation When using GenAI, provide clear, concise directions or instructions •Rephrase prompts if you aren't getting a desired result Use any generative AI tool with caution •Avoid sharing sensitive information •Get permission before using another's intellectual property for prompts
  • 11. Encourage dialogue surrounding GenAI in the classroom Provide your students with clear communication and expectations Consider ethical and legal issues when using AI tools Recognize that AI detection tools are not perfect Understand the inevitability of advancing AI technology GENERATIVE AI CONSIDERATIONS
  • 12. Bias • Discriminatory outputs Environment • Mining, energy consumption, and waste Academi c Integrity • Plagiaris m, cheating Copyright • Infringement on intellectual property rights Privacy • Personal data collection Datafication • Commodification of personal data Human Labor • Job automation and exploitation Power • Global power imbalances, structural inequalities EXPLORING GEN AI IN THE CLASSROOM Adapted and taken from Leon Furze's"Teaching AI Ethics" series: https://leonfurze.com/2023/01/26/teaching- ai-ethics/
  • 13. WRAP-UP Key Take-Aways  This technology is not going away and will continue to grow in its applications  It isn't "smart" as it does not have the ability to comprehend its output or data  It is not the end of traditional writing or skills  Instead, it may help us determine which skills are unique to humans and which can be automated  Consider GenAI as a potential brainstorming partner, not a fact finder What's Next?  Visit The Cowbell for more CATL resources on Generative AI  View our next video which delves into assessing the impact of generative AI on your course  Talk with your colleagues and students, and continue the dialogue around appropriate usage
  • 14. CITATIONS & RESOURCES, CONT. Generative AI Tools OpenAI. (n.d.). ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/ Google. (n.d.). Google Bard. https://bard.google.com/ Microsoft. (n.d.). Bing AI. https://www.bing.com Generative AI Research & Resources Brandeis University. What does chatGPT Struggle to do? Preliminary Guidelines. Center for Teaching and Learning. https://www.brandeis.edu/teaching/chatgpt- ai/chatgpt.html Edwards, Benj. (2023 May 6). Why ChatGPT and Bing Chat are so good at making things up. Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/information- technology/2023/04/why-ai-chatbots-are-the-ultimate-bs-machines-and-how-people-hope-to-fix-them/ IBM. (n.d). What is Generative AI? https://research.ibm.com/blog/what-is-generative-AI May, J. (2023, February 2). ChatGPT is great – you’re just using it wrong. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/chatgpt-is-great-youre- just-using-it-wrong- 198848 OpenAI. (2022, November 30). Introducing ChatGPT. OpenAI Blog. https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Pasick, Adam. (2023, March 27). Artificial Intelligence Glossary: Neural Networks and Other Terms Explained. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-glossary.html?unlocked_article_code=1.50w.suqA.kNa7PZ85bhiH&smid=url- share
  • 15. CITATIONS & RESOURCES Generative AI Research & Resources, cont. Walters, W. H., & Wilder, E. I. (2023). Fabrication and errors in the bibliographic citations generated by ChatGPT. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 14045. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41032-5 (2023, Feb 22). Mind the Hallucination Effect: How AI Platforms like ChatGPT Can Generate Misleading Content. Compose & Consu lt: Expert Science Writing. https://composeandconsult.com/the-edit-effect/ai-platforms-hallucination-effect-content-generation Generative AI & the Classroom CATL. (2023, May 2). Considerations for Using Generative AI tools. The Cowbell. Considerations for Using Generative AI Tools – The Cowbell (uwgb.edu) Dobrin, Sidney. (2023, May 15). Talking About Generative AI: A Guide for Educators. Broadview Press. https://broadviewpress.com/product/talking- generative- ai/#tab-description Furze, Leon. (n.d.). Teaching AI Ethics. Leon Furze. https://leonfurze.com/2023/01/26/teaching-ai-ethics/ Lo, L. S. (2023). The CLEAR path: A framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 49(4), 102720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720 Mollick, E. (2023, March 14). How to... use AI to unstick yourself. One Useful Thing. https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/how-to-use-ai-to-unstick- yourself Yale. AI Guidance. Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/AIguidance#1%20Understanding%20AI%20Chatbots Yale. Incorporating AI in Teaching: Examples from Yale Instructors. Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/ai- teaching-examples