ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY FOR THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONS

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from foundational concepts like Large Language Models (LLMs) to practical application and governance. You will learn to apply AI in an information professional context to solve problems by developing AI literacy and skills to achieve desired outcomes. The curriculum covers risk assessment, including bias, hallucinations, data transparency and security, vetting information generated by AI tools, alongside integrating AI into workflows while considering the evolving role of human-in-the-loop oversight. Students will analyze ethical considerations, costs, and strategic decisions for deciding in what circumstances, how and with what guidelines to implement AI in organizations, including new opportunities for workforce development across information professions.