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Artificial Intelligence & Information Literacy

Introduces the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in academic research, writing, and digital literacy. Learn how to use AI tools responsibly, explore their benefits and limitations, and understand how they connect to information.

Helpful Resources

Explore books, tools, and links curated by VSU Libraries:

  • 📚 Books on AI, ethics, and technology (search library.vsu.edu)

  • 🧠 Tools to try:

    • 🔹 VSU-Supported AI Tools

      • Microsoft Copilot

        • Integrated into Microsoft 365 tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Helps generate text, summarize content, and create presentations.

      • Google Gemini

        • Available through VSU’s Google Workspace accounts for quick research, brainstorming, and writing support.

🔶 Language & Writing

  • ChatGPT (Free Tier) – OpenAI’s conversational AI, used for brainstorming, drafting, and tutoring.

  • Google Gemini (Free) – Google's AI chatbot integrated with Google Workspace.

  • Grammarly – Writing assistant with grammar, tone, and clarity checks.

  • Quillbot – A paraphrasing and summarization tool with a free plan.

🔹 Image Generation & Design

  • Canva (Magic Media) – AI image and design generation, free tier with basic access.

  • DALL·E (via OpenAI) – Text-to-image generation (free credits through OpenAI accounts).

  • Craiyon – Free AI image generator online.

  • Picwish.com – AI image editing and background removal.

  • Krea.ai – AI-powered logo and branding design.

  • Relume.io – Builds AI-generated web design components.

  • LumaLabs.ai – Creates 3D models with AI.

🔶 Research & Study

  • Perplexity AI – AI-powered search engine with citations.

  • Elicit.com – AI tool for academic research and paper discovery.

  • Consensus – Summarizes academic studies and provides sourced answers.

🔹 Audio & Video

  • Descript (Free Tier) – Audio/video editing with AI transcription.

  • CapCut – Free AI-powered video editor (popular for social media).

  • Krisp.ai – AI noise cancellation for calls and recordings.

  • Reccloud.com – Generates realistic AI voices.

  • Fliki.ai – Creates professional voiceovers for projects.

  • ElevenLabs.io – Advanced AI voice cloning for realistic audio.

  • Pika.art – Creates AI-generated video content.

  • Runway.ml – AI-powered film and video editing.

🔶 Music & Sound

  • Suno.ai – Composes AI-generated music and soundtracks.

🔹 Productivity & Notes

  • Notion AI (Free) – AI-assisted note-taking and project planning.

  • Otter.ai (Free) – AI meeting transcription and summaries.

  • Tome.app – Builds engaging, AI-generated presentations.

  • Gamma.app – Designs interactive documents quickly.

🔶 Other

  • Famous.ai – Social media content ideas and trend analysis.

  • 🎓 Citation guides and info literacy tutorials

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