Navigating AI @ UMN

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AI at a Glance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that touches nearly every aspect of our lives. 

While much of the current buzz centers around generative AI—tools that can create text, images, and more—it's essential to recognize that AI encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies, from machine learning algorithms that predict trends to neural networks that mimic human thought processes.

Explore the systemwide resources below for faculty, staff, and students so you can responsibly leverage, and innovate with, AI in your academic, research, and professional endeavors.

General Guidelines

As you explore AI, keep in mind the guidelines below, and read more about the Appropriate Use of Generative AI Tools.

How to Get Involved

AI Initiatives at UMN

Innovative AI work supporting our threefold mission is happening all around the University; see below. Sign in to coursera.umn.edu to view the  AI glossary, which may help with new terms.

Trending AI Topics

Workshops and Events

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