Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) relies on models that can create new content in the form of text, media, code, etc. Generative AI is used in a variety of globally popular tools such as ChatGPT, Elicit, or Gemini. Its appeal is linked to its ability to ingest the characteristics of its input and use this data to generate new information with similar attributes.
This guide is intended to help students, faculty, and staff at Minnesota State University, Mankato to navigate the 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 resources about AI. It also supplies resources related to core AI ethical issues and provides resource links to help you cite your use of AI.
