ChatGPT and Beyond: Interdisciplinary Approaches to AI Literacy (10SMDSI_GPT2)

Description

This course addresses the rapidly evolving field of generative AI and its applications. Students will learn the essential principles of how generative AI models function and explore the opportunities of various tools and techniques. It also encourages critical discussion of the technology’s limitations—legal, technical, and ethical—alongside potential dangers such as bias and information loss.
Through examples from different disciplines, students will gain a purposeful understanding of generative AI, emphasizing transparency and responsible use. The course features lecturers from various UZH departments, each providing unique insights and use cases from their fields.
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills to critically and effectively apply AI tools, preparing them to navigate and innovate responsibly in the complex landscape of generative AI.

Students are required to ensure that they can login to OLAT.

Learning Objectives

After the course, students will be able to

1) Understand the fundamental principles of how generative AI tools work.

2) Recognize the possibilities and chances offered by generative AI tools in various contexts.

3) Identify and critically assess the limitations and dangers, including legal, technical, cost, and ethical considerations, of using generative AI.

4) Successfully and responsibly apply generative AI tools in their studies