Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability for computers to simulate human-like intelligence. It works by using algorithms trained on large data sets to produce an output that historically only humans could provide. AI exists in many common products and services like Apple’s FaceID, Google Translate, social media feeds, and recommendations on Amazon and Netflix.
Generative AI (GenAI) is a type of AI that can create a wide variety of content like text, images, music, audio, and videos. GenAI is capable of producing highly realistic and complex content that mimics human creativity. Examples of GenAI include ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Aims Information Technology supports responsible experimentation of these technologies, though there are important considerations to keep in mind when using these tools, including information security and data privacy, compliance, copyright, and academic integrity.
Like all new technologies at Aims, AI tools must be submitted to the New Technology Discovery Form and approved prior to use or procurement.