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AI: Understanding it

This guide will help you develop AI literacy, learn how to use AI responsibly, and ensure you meet the University of Exeter’s policies.

How to use this resource

Depending on your current understanding of AI, you may wish to view all of the pages in this resource, or use the menu on the left-hand side to navigate to the pages you want to view.

If you would prefer to go through the information in this resource in a more interactive way, with a final quiz to test your understanding, please work through the interactive workbook.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we study, work, and interact with technology. Whether you’re using AI to support your learning, automate tasks at work, check grammar, or assist with research, it’s crucial to understand its capabilities, limitations, and ethical implications. 

What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad term for technologies that enable computers and machines to simulate aspects of human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI is already embedded in many aspects of daily life, from voice assistants to recommendation systems. 

Watch the quick video on 'AI: The basics' for an overview of AI, how it works, and how to be aware of its limitations.

Definitions of key terms

Review some key terms from the video.

Optional activity: See if you can remember what each phrase means before you turn the flashcards over to reveal the definitions.

Let's review!

Review what we've covered on this page by completing this quick quiz.

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