Research Guides: Artificial Intelligence: What is Artificial Intelligence?

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial Intelligence is " the use of computers to model the behavioral aspects of human reasoning and learning" ("Artificial Intelligence"). Examples of AI include translation programs, voice recognition software, and GPS ("Artificial Intelligence").

Source:

“Artificial Intelligence.” The Columbia Encyclopedia, by Paul Lagasse and Columbia University, 8th ed., Columbia University Press, 2018. Credo Reference, https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6NjM5MDI3?summaryArticle=true&aid=114111.

Wake Tech's AI Policies

Wake Tech's AI polices can be found on the college's Policies and Procedures and in the Student Code of Conduct. You will find a link to these policies below. It is your responsibility to get approval from your instructor before using any AI tools while working on an assignment.

College Policies and Procedures (opens in a new window)
Scroll down till you see the heading at says Generative Artificial Intelligence. Click this heading to read the policies.
Student Code of Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities (opens in a new window)
Click on the heading for Academic Integrity Policy. Here you will see a table that outlines what counts as cheating or plagiarism. Information on using AI for academic work is included there.

Types of AI

IBM. (2024). AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Generative AI Explained. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYNweeDHiyU&t=71s.

Photo Source:

Stryker, Cole and Kavlakoglu, Eda. "What is AI?". IBM, 9 August, 2024, https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence.