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The Data Renaissance: Analyzing the Disciplinary Effects of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Beyond [Revised Edition]
J.J. Sylvia IV · ROTEL · 2024
The Data Renaissance delves into the complexities of data's role in various industries and its broader impact on society. It highlights the challenges in investigating data practices, citing examples like TikTok, where algorithms and data handling are closely guarded secrets. The content, contributed by students under the guidance of an expert, covers a wide range of topics, including the ethical aspects of generative AI in education and the workplace, and case studies reflecting real-world experiences. This evolving text, intended to be updated with each class, serves as a dynamic resource for educators and students alike, offering insights and discussion guides for an in-depth understanding of the ever-changing landscape of data in our digital age.

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Artificial Intelligence and Librarianship
Martin Frické · SoftOption · 2024
Courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Librarianship in ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information (MLIS) degrees are rare. We have all been surprised by ChatGPT and similar Large Language Models. Generative AI is an important new area for librarianship. It is also developing so rapidly that no one can really keep up. Those trying to produce AI courses for the MLIS degree need all the help they can get. This book is a gesture of support. It consists of about 100,000 words on the topic, with a 4-500 item bibliography. The third edition has changes and additions. These include: a new Chapter 6 on evaluation and the future new materials in Chapter 5 on current large language and multimodal models scattered revisions, corrections, and updates.

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The Data Renaissance
J.J. Sylvia IV · Fitchburg State University
In the contents: 11: Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Communication

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The Future is Now: Empowering Society Through AI Literacy
Jason Wrench; Sanae Elmoudden · Milne Open Textbooks · 2025
"The Future is Now: Empowering Society Through AI Literacy" aims to educate and empower a broad audience on the nuances of artificial intelligence, ensuring that readers are not only informed about what AI is and can do but are also prepared to engage with the technology ethically and responsibly. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, weaving together technical explanations, ethical considerations, and socio-economic insights to provide a comprehensive overview of AI's role in society today and its potential for the future.

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CPSI10003 Microcomputer Applications 1 - Part 2: Microsoft Word
LueCrecy Ragan · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 3.1.01: Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Word

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Workplace Software and Skills
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 15.07: New Developments- The Role of Artificial Intelligence

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Clickbait Bias and Propaganda in Information Networks
Fister et al. · LibreTexts
In the contents: 3.02: Understanding Media and Information Quality in an Age of Artificial Intelligence Automation Algorithms and Machine Learning

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CPSI10003 Microcomputer Applications I
LueCrecy Ragan & Michael Hostetler · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 6.1.01: Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Word · 9.1.01: Artificial Intelligence and Excel

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CPSI10003 Microcomputer Applications 1 - Microsoft Excel
LueCrecy Ragan · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 3.1.01: Artificial Intelligence and Excel

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Foundations of Information Systems
OpenStax · OpenStax
In the contents: 8.02: Foundations of Business Intelligence and Analytics · 12.03: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Development and Machine Learning

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Data and the Modern World
Alan Polansky · Northern Illinois University
In the contents: 1.4.10: Artificial Intelligence in Music Education