Module 4: Limitations of AI in Academic Tasks

In this module, we’ll explore the limitations of artificial intelligence when utilized in academic settings. While AI can perform impressive tasks, there are certain nuances, intricacies, and qualities that are uniquely human. Understanding these limitations will empower students to leverage AI tools effectively and ethically.

Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Grasp the technical and interpretative limitations of AI tools in academic contexts.
  2. Recognize the importance of human judgment in academic tasks.
  3. Evaluate where AI tools can be beneficial and where they may fall short.
  4. Formulate strategies to use AI tools responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

To Do List

  • Learning Materials 
    • Humans Prevail Where AI Fails
    • Limitations in Academia and Beyond
    • Better Prompting = Better Results
  • Reflection
  • Making Connections
  • Hands-On Activity

Citation:

OpenAI. (2023). Image of a woman and a robot creating art generated with ChatGPT with DALL-E integration [AI-generated image]. https://chat.openai.com

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