GenAI Studio: News, Tools, and Teaching & Learning FAQs
These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each week we discuss the news of the week, highlight a specific tool for use within teaching and learning, and then hold a question and answer session for attendees.
They run on Zoom every Wednesday from 1pm – 2pm and you can register for upcoming events on the CTLT Events Website.
News of the Week
Each week we discuss several new items that happened in the Generative AI space over the past 7 days. There’s usually a flood of new AI-adjacent news every week – as this industry is moving so fast – so we highlight news articles which are relevant to the UBC community.
This week, AI and technology news covered significant developments and ongoing debates. The Federal Court of Canada is evaluating if AI can be an author under copyright law, potentially setting new legal precedents. PaintsUNeed offers an innovative tool for digital artists to enhance their creations. Claude’s new features enable artifact sharing and prompt generation improvements. Advancements in AI computation beyond traditional methods are being explored. Security reminders about using large language models have been issued, and the deadline for collaborative AI grants approaches. Lastly, Stanford’s Storm platform is highlighted for its impact on scientific research and data analysis.
Here’s this week’s news:
Federal Court to Decide on AI Authorship:
The Federal Court of Canada is set to determine whether artificial intelligence can be recognized as an author under Canadian copyright law. This landmark case challenges a registration involving an AI-generated image combining a sunset photo and Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night.” The outcome could set significant precedents for AI-generated content in Canada. Read more.
PaintsUndo:
AI-Powered Art Tool PaintsUndo is an AI-driven tool designed to assist artists by generating and refining digital paintings. Users can input initial sketches or concepts, and the AI enhances the artwork, offering suggestions and modifications. This tool aims to streamline the creative process for digital artists. Try PaintsUndo.
Poe: AI Previews:
- Interactive Presentation: Preview 1
- Color Collider: Preview 2
- Interactive Flashcards: Preview 3
- Drum Machine: Preview 4
Claude’s Artifacts:
Claude, an AI language model, has launched new features that allow users to share and remix “artifacts,” which are outputs generated by the AI. These updates enhance collaborative and creative possibilities for users, enabling them to build on each other’s work. Explore Claude’s features.
Claude’s Prompt Generation:
Claude’s “Generate a Prompt” feature has been revamped to offer more intuitive and creative suggestions. This enhancement is designed to help users generate better AI prompts, improving the overall quality of AI interactions. Learn more.
Beyond MatMul:
The New Frontier of AI Computation A recent exploration into AI computation has highlighted advancements beyond traditional matrix multiplication (MatMul). These innovations promise to improve the efficiency and capabilities of AI systems, potentially transforming how AI models are developed and deployed. Read more.
Be Mindful of What You Add to LLMs:
Experts have issued reminders about the risks associated with inputting sensitive data into large language models (LLMs) online. Users are advised to be cautious and consider the potential security implications of sharing proprietary or confidential information with AI systems. Conversation “Sample”on ChatGPT | Social Security Numbers on ChatGPT.
TLEF:
A reminder about the deadline for the Large TLEF Special Call for Generative AI Collaborative Cluster Grants, which encourages collaborative projects to advance AI research and applications. Learn more.
Tool of the Week
Tool of the Week: Storm
What is Storm?
Storm is an advanced writing system developed by Stanford University that focuses on the pre-writing stage of generating long, grounded, Wikipedia-like articles. It utilizes large language models to research topics and prepare detailed outlines.
How is it used?
Researchers use Storm to collect references, discover diverse perspectives, and simulate conversations to pose questions to topic experts. This process helps create a comprehensive outline before generating the full article.
What is it used for?
Storm is designed to assist in writing well-organized, long-form articles with citations. It aims to improve the quality and breadth of content by providing a solid pre-writing foundation. Explore Storm.
Without a PIA, instructors cannot require students use the tool or service without providing alternatives that do not require use of student private information
Questions and Answers
Each studio ends with a question and answer session whereby attendees can ask questions of the pedagogy experts and technologists who facilitate the sessions. We have published a full FAQ section on this site. If you have other questions about GenAI usage, please get in touch.
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