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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Media Literacy

AI and Media Literacy

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to respond like humans and mimic their actions. This field is a combination of computer science and extensive datasets to allow problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in machines. AI encompasses various subfields, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI.

 

Arrows pointing to the right indicating moving through connected dots1950s– 1970s

Head with part brain and part cog signifying machine learning

1980s–2010s

Lightbulb with half brain and half cog inside of it signifying deep learning

2011s-2020s

head with cog signifying generative AI

Present Day
Neural Networks Machine Learning Deep Learning Generative AI

The perceptron, an early neural network model, demonstrates the potential for machines to learn and make decisions

The development and refinement of backpropagation algorithms enable efficient training of multi-layer neural networks.

The advent of transformer models revolutionized natural language processing and established new frontiers in generative models and broader AI applications.

Integration of multimodal learning capabilities, enabling AI systems to understand, generate, and translate across various forms of data like text, images, and sounds cohesive.

Content adapted from:

New York Institute of Technology. (n.d.) What is artificial intelligence?. AI Research Guide. https://libguides.nyit.edu/ai/whatisai

What is Generative AI?

Generative AI tools have been developed by being fed on large amounts of data and information. The algorithm used provides a set of instructions enabling the tool to recognize patterns so that it can predict the next word and generate a likely answer. When asked a Generative AI tool can provide output resulting in fiction writing, a poem, and produce images but it is debatable whether the output generated is a new creation or an original piece of work. 

 

Generative Artificial Intelligence Literacy skills

 Artificial Intelligence Literacy is an additional skill to add to your toolbox in both life and career.  AI is integrated with the every day tools you are using.  In your academic studies,  AI assists in:

  • Library database searching
  • Literature finding
  • Topic or subject research mapping

 

SNHU Shapiro Library acknowledges the use of ChatGPT 4o, a large language model developed by OpenAI, in the preparation of the content of this guide.