INTRODUCTION TO GENERATIVE AI (4 marks multiple choice)

Question 1

Identify characteristics of Gen AI models

Answer 1

Ubiquitous ⇒ it’s EVERYWHERE
Undetectable ⇒ cant find it
Transformative ⇒ how it will change how we live and work

Question 2

Features of Effective Gen AI Prompts

Answer 2

1. Outline rules & state ultimate goal → provides context (state who it is)
2. Give very clear instructions → promotes effectiveness & relevance in output (personalized, desired tone/type, relevant examples)
3. Give examples & steps

Question 3

When to NOT use AI

Answer 3

• When you need to learn and synthesize new ideas/info
  (To learn something new you have to read/think yourself)
• When very high accuracy is required
• When the effort is the point
• When you need to struggle with a topic to succeed

Question 4

When to use AI

Answer 4

• Improve grammar/spelling
• When AI is better than the best available human
• When you need a specific perspective to improve work
• When you need a second opinion
• When you are an expert and can asses quickly whether AI is good/bad
• Assist students with learning
• Encourage meta-cognition and higher order thinking