Algorithms + altruism
Discover how Dr. Khan Jahirul Islam, a lecturer from UBC Okanagan, is developing a poverty reduction model in rural Bangladesh using AI and blockchain.
Topic Guide: Generative AI & Research Security
New generative AI tools provide unique research potential throughout a project’s lifecycle. Researchers and scholars in all disciplines should be aware of several research securityconsiderations when employing generative AI tools. Note: This content is only available to UBC community members with a valid CWL login
The ‘deep learn’ framework: elevating AI literacy in higher education
AI literacy is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a critical skill for university students. The ‘deep learn’ framework offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing literacy around AI.
With AI still in the ‘honeymoon phase,’ how can training programs be effective?
As AI’s “honeymoon phase” evolves, companies face the urgent task of effectively training their workforce amidst widespread fear and ethical concerns.
A learning renaissance
Generative AI is revolutionizing education by shifting from traditional methods to mastering advanced tools and ethical AI use.
Can AI nip tree disease in the bud?
The researchers at UBC’s faculty of forestry hope to validate the concept through future field tests and are enthusiastic about its potential.
Practical Insights: Incorporating ChatGPT in Language Education and Beyond
Using the voice capabilities in ChatGPT to enrich interactive learning experiences could signal a new era in education and course design.
2024 Edelman Trust Barometer
The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a new paradox at the heart of society. Rapid innovation offers the promise of a new era of prosperity, but instead risks exacerbating trust issues.
Firas Moosvi explores the ethics of generating course materials in his computer fluency class
Firas Moosvi, lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, explores the use of AI for generating his own class materials, and contemplates the ethics of such a choice.
Can social robots be used in elder care? UBC study aims to find out
Dr. Lillian Hung from UBC is leading a study on how social robots interact with older adults and what this could mean for senior care.
Leading Universities in Canada for AI and Data Science
Canadian universities excel in AI, with UBC leading in AI and data science through its Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, notably the Master of Data Science program.
Generative AI’s Potential Influence on Teaching and Learning
Generative AI’s Potential Influence on Teaching and Learning
Exploring GenAI Tools for Teaching Material Development | July 9
This session helps faculty use GenAI tools like CoPilot, ChatGPT, Eduaide, Elicit, Gem, and Dall-E 3 to create teaching materials. It offers insights into designing with AI.
Ilija Mišković – Using AI And Machine Learning To Create Sustainable Solutions
Ilija Mišković uses AI and machine learning to innovate sustainable energy and resource extraction. From electrical technician to UBC professor, he’s shaping mining engineering’s future.
Arts Perspectives on AI: Fearing (your own) language in the age of artificial intelligence
The introduction of AI raises concerns about the authenticity of student work and the reliability of AI detection tools, as seen in a UBC case study where handwritten essays were wrongly flagged.
In AI We Trust – Too Much?
Explore the complex relationship between human trust and technology, delving into the urgent need for blending human emotional intelligence into AI tools.
Editorial: The evolution of generative AI in teaching and learning at UBC
UBC established the Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee to address the benefits, challenges, and risks of using GenAI tools, particularly focusing on academic integrity, inclusivity, and privacy.
When Not to Use Generative AI
Generative AI offers transformative potential, but relying solely on it can lead to misapplication and project failures. This Gartner article provides crucial guidance on when to use GenAI.
Gaining Insights into Teaching and Learning through Generative AI Analysis | June 19
Generative AI is opening up new possibilities for faculty to examine their learning environments. This can involve analyzing grades, assignments, teaching materials and grading.
AI Systems are Getting Better at Tricking Us
Discover how AI systems, designed without intent, are capable of unexpected deception to achieve goals, shedding light on the challenges of controlling and understanding AI.
Hello GPT-4o
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o: a next-gen model for human-computer interaction. Text, audio, and image inputs yield fast, multilingual outputs with improved comprehension and vision/audio understanding.
My deepfake shows how valuable our data is in the age of AI
Discover deepfake’s impact on truth discernment in society. Reflect on data privacy, ownership, and ethical AI considerations amid technological advancement.
Digital Transformation 2.0: The Age of AI
With the rapid developments in artificial intelligence, higher education is entering a second phase of digital transformation. Technology leaders can take steps to help prepare their institutions.
Chatbots in Teaching and Learning | June 13
Explore GenAI chatbots for alt text, summarizing articles, text composition, and PowerPoint creation. Workshop covers ChatGPT Plus models and Poe platform for personalized bots.
OER and GenAI | June 11
This session explores AI’s role in dynamic content creation, like interactive textbooks, and impact on open educational resources. It delves into legal and ethical aspects in AI and open education.
Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools
As concerns mount over the ethical and intellectual property implications of AI tools, universities are launching their own chatbots for faculty and students.
GenAI in Teaching and Learning 101 | May 15
Learn about large language models like ChatGPT in teaching. Integrate AI for better educational outcomes.
The Rise Of The Chief AI Officer: Is A Board Equivalent Necessary?
AI’s rapid progress prompts businesses to reconsider governance. Chief AI Officers emerge for proactive strategies.
AI’s Trust Problem
AI’s trust issues escalate with its power. Key concerns include disinformation, bias, job loss, and environmental impact.
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI at UBC’s Cloud Innovation Centre
The University of British Columbia’s Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is spearheading work in generative AI, enabling organizations to tackle real-world challenges…
Exploring the Integration of Large Language Models in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ethical Considerations | May 8
This session explores the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in education, focusing on Dr. Salehian Kia’s GenAI chatbot project for self-regulated learning.
Student Panel – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI at UBC | May 7
UBC students from various disciplines will discuss their experiences with Generative AI in learning, addressing integration, challenges, ethics, and future implications.
AI, Assessment and the Student and Educator Experience | May 6
This workshop delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into science education assessment from both student and educator perspectives, featuring presentations, activities, and discussions.
The AI Index Report: Measuring Trends in AI
The AI Index report tracks, collates, and visualizes data related to artificial intelligence (AI). This data aims to provide rigorously vetted data for understanding of the complex field of AI.
The CISO’s Guide to AI: Embracing Innovation While Mitigating Risk
Delve into the evolving role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the challenges and opportunities they face in balancing innovation with risk management.
Prompts for Education: Educators
A helpful repository of prompts tailored for educators to interact with generative AI technology like ChatGPT and Bing Chat.
Prompts for Education: Students
A helpful repository of prompts from Microsoft tailored towards students to interact with generative AI technology like ChatGPT and Bing Chat.
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
The course will show examples of how you can tap into generative AI tools’ emergent intelligence and reasoning, how you can use them to be more productive, and give you insight into how they work.
Michigan Institute for Data Science: Using Generative AI for Scientific Research
The Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) website provides tools, resources, and research.
Exploring AI Pedagogy: A Community Collection of Teaching Reflections
Exploring AI Pedagogy is a crowdsourced space that facilitates discussions on AI experiments in the classroom with an ethos of collaborative inquiry. Explore the experiences shared by the community.
metaLAB (at) Harvard: AI Pedagogy Project
How do we make informed decisions about AI in the classroom? The AI Pedagogy Project helps educators engage students in conversations about the capabilities of AI informed by hands-on experimentation.
The Machine-Translated Web: Signs of a New Educational Reality
A new study reveals the extent to which AI translations already dominate the internet. What does this mean for educators?
Remembering the Human in the Loop: Celebrate Learning Week | May 6 – 10
At the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, we will explore how to retain our focus on the human aspects of education, while absorbing and exploring this new technological landscape.
Local Climate Services for All, Courtesy of Large Language Models
Large language models can summarize, aggregate, and convey localized climate-related data to people in a cost-effective and expeditious manner.
Tackling AI Risks: Your Reputation is at Stake
Assessing AI risks in the context of their use, rather than as inherent in the technologies themselves, leads to smarter and safer implementations.
AI’s Carbon Footprint is Bigger than You Think
Discover the hidden environmental impact of AI usage in this groundbreaking research, revealing the carbon footprint of generative AI models…
AI’s Hidden Climate Costs | About That
As the demand for artificial intelligence grows, so does its thirst for one of our planet’s most precious resources. Andrew Chang explores how the supercomputers that run AI stay cool…
Is AI in the Eye of the Beholder?
Discover how subtle priming statements wield immense power over users’ trust in artificial intelligence agents. This research unveils the intricate interplay between human perception…
The Current State of Artificial Intelligence Generative Language Models is More Creative than Humans on Divergent Thinking Tasks
Dive into a thought-provoking study examining the creative capabilities of humans compared to AI, like ChatGPT. With AI demonstrating robustly superior creative potential across various tasks, this research challenges conventional perceptions and sparks crucial conversations about the evolving role of AI in creative endeavors.
Thinking About ChatGPT?
Conversations around the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are ongoing as their capabilities continue to evolve. AI tools have the potential to change the way we teach, learn and work at UBC. This list brings together important things to know about ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence in the classroom.