Artificial Intelligence Trends and Tools
You might think Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to super-powered robots or futuristic computers and machines like we see in the movies. While the popular term has been around since the 1950s, what it means and how it's used is still evolving. In fact, it's becoming an industry onto its own.
We're here to help. Your RHPL membership is your key to accessing curated resources about AI trends, tools, and discover what is AI and how it's changing the world around us.
The Meaning of AI and How It's Changing Our World
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Introduction to AI
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Learn the history and different types of AI in the ebook, Artificial Intelligence for Beginners. Create your free hoopla account with your RHPL membership to start reading.
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Discover how AI systems are being used in the workplace and how people and businesses are adopting AI trends and data models. View interactive courses like Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Generative AI with GPT, Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning, Use your RHPL membership card to create your free LinkedIn Learning account and begin watching these videos.
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Watch Machine, a hard-hitting and eye-opening documentary about artificial intelligence, the most radical new technology of our time. Use your membership card to create your free Kanopy account and access this documentary.
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Dive into AI trends with our selection of ebooks on OverDrive. Understand the basics of AI, how we learn with machines, and more in this digital booklist by our librarians.
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Skill Building with AI
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Build the skills you need to use AI in your career with Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn, made up of six online training videos. Geared at professionals, these LinkedIn Learning videos break down the core concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI functionality. Access for free with your library membership.
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Gain valuable insights and practical skills in using AI technology to communicate and help your business grow. ChatGPT Prompts for Small Business is hosted by Dave Birss and designed to empower small businesses and start-ups to enhance their competitiveness and achieve greater success by using AI prompts. Login to LinkedIn Learning to watch this video.
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Get creative with AI-powered design tools and writing prompts that really work. Using AI Imagery for Illustration and Design shows you how to use Midjourney, Bing/Dall-E, and Adobe Firefly imaging tools to upload to Photoshop design AI software. Available through LinkedIn Learning with your library membership.
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Benefits and Challenges of AI Technology
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Uncover how AI technology and innovations are impacting and reshaping how businesses are run. Read The Economics of Artificial Intelligence Media ebook on hoopla. Access for free with your library membership.
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Watch these documentaries on the promises, challenges, and ethics of using AI technology responsibly, including In the Age of AI, iHuman and Computers v. Crime. Login with your library membership to access Kanopy.
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Just for Kids
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These hand-selected, new hoopla ebooks for kids are bound to pique their interest on the inner workings of AI, including what it means and how it's used: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technology, Medical Artificial Intelligence Breakthroughs, and All About Artificial Intelligence.
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Want to learn more about AI, coding, and machine learning? Go to our catalogue for more resources on this topic.
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Academic Journals and Research Databases
Find credible information and news about artificial intelligence from trusted sources like newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and more with your library membership.
