In this episode, host Ashley Britt walks through appropriate use of AI for college students and gives an intro to some useful AI tools.
Episode Notes
“Think of AI like a calculator. You still need to understand the math before you can use it.”
Reflect on your intent for using AI. In an academic setting, it’s important to make the distinction between using it as a tool to help you understand concepts or polish aspects of your work, and using it to replace your work. Also be sure to stay aware of the use policies set by your professors.
Here are some tools to check out!
For learning:
For writing:
For organization and productivity:
For Google Workspace users:
For creatives:
Reality Check: Use AI responsibly
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Be transparent – Be open about how you use AI tools
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Stay curious – Double check information and don’t view AI as the final word
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Own your work – Make sure you understand your results and can explain how you got them
Final Takeaways
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If you’re new to AI and/or feel overwhelmed, pick one small area of your life and experiment using one AI tool.
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Don’t pass off AI results as your own work. Be able to explain your process for whatever academic work you are doing!
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“Stay human. AI can save time, but it cannot replace creativity, empathy, or perspective.”
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Writing, hosting, and recording by Ashley Britt
Production by Ashley Mensah Robbins
Theme music is Next Steps by half.cool
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