{"id":539,"date":"2023-03-21T23:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T03:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/chapter\/key-ai-tools-training\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T12:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T16:53:21","slug":"key-ai-tools-training","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/chapter\/key-ai-tools-training\/","title":{"raw":"Key AI tools and training","rendered":"Key AI tools and training"},"content":{"raw":"We recommend some useful tools for:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#text\">text<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#image\">Image<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#audio\">audio or video generation<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYou can also find a range of tools at websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/huggingface.co\/\">Hugging Face<\/a>.\r\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247965234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247965234 BCX8\">Criteria for choosing an AI tool<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe table contains some criteria you can use when choosing AI tools.\r\n<table class=\"grid\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 120px\" border=\"0\"><caption>\u00a0<\/caption>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"col\">Criteria<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\" scope=\"col\">What to check and why it matters<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Coverage<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is the model trained on diverse datasets?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review the developer\u2019s transparency reports or ethical use guidelines.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Also check for temporal coverage (e.g., is it updated post-2023?)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Biases<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Does the tool draw from peer-reviewed academic content or general web sources? Some\u00a0prioritise scholarly sources.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Evaluate how well it can handle your topic (e.g., specialised terminology in medicine, law, or education).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Would the outputs reflect global, regional, or Western-centric worldviews? Does it perpetuate stereotypes or cultural assumptions?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Data security<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is your input stored or used for training?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review the tool\u2019s privacy policy and terms of use. Can you delete or export your data?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tools from universities (e.g., UQ\u2019s Microsoft Copilot Chat) has internal safeguards vs. third-party tools with commercial incentives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Would you use this tool for confidential data?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Price<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is the free version sufficient, or do key features require a subscription?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Consider student pricing or institutional access.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Compare costs if using multiple tools for different media types.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Budget for long-term needs if planning ongoing use.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Language<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Does it support the languages you need for input\/output or translation?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Some tools support many major languages, but quality varies.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assess usability in non-English contexts, especially for bilingual tasks (e.g., Chinese-English research, Arabic translation support).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check for interface accessibility in your native language.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<a href=\"\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/01\/book-open-bookmark.png\" alt=\"read icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a> Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.uq.edu.au\/research-techniques\/ai-tools-for-literature-searching\">AI tools for literature searching<\/a>. There are many new AI tools available to researchers and students that focus on academic sources (rather than general AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT).\r\n<h2><a id=\"text\"><\/a>Tools for text generation<\/h2>\r\n[table id=1 \/]\r\n<h2><a id=\"image\"><\/a>Tools for image generation<\/h2>\r\n[table id=2 \/]\r\n<h2><a id=\"audio\"><\/a>Tools for audio or video generation<\/h2>\r\n[table id=3 \/]\r\n<h2>Training and resources<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h3>Training at UQ<\/h3>\r\nThe Library and Student Support and Wellbeing both offer training on artificial intelligence.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthub.uq.edu.au\/students\/events?eventTypeIds=66&amp;page=1&amp;studentSiteId=1\">StudentHub<\/a> to register to attend.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>More training appears on UQ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/ai-student-hub\/ai-access-and-training\">AI Student Hub<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/training-and-workshops\/online-and-person-workshops\">Library training<\/a> contains details for all of our training.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Online learning<\/h3>\r\n<strong>LinkedIn Learning<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/library-services\/training\/linkedin-learning-online-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning online courses<\/a> are available to staff and students via your UQ login.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/paths\/career-essentials-in-generative-ai-by-microsoft-and-linkedin?u=2340058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The 6 courses in this pathway include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What is Generative AI?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Streamlining Your Work with Copilot (formerly Bing Chat\/Bing Chat Enterprise)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Microsoft 365 Copilot First Look<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ethics in the Age of Generative AI<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/paths\/building-ai-literacy?u=2340058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building AI literacy<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The 6 courses in this pathway include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to boost your productivity with AI tools<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is Generative AI?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prompt Engineering: How to talk to the AIs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Large Language Models<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n\r\nTo find more courses or pathways on LinkedIn Learning:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/search.library.uq.edu.au\/permalink\/f\/18av8c1\/61UQ_ALMA61126805860003131\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter\u00a0<em>Artificial Intelligence<\/em>\u00a0in the search bar<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the filters to adjust the results to suit you.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Google<\/h4>\r\nGoogle's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudskillsboost.google\/paths\/118\">Generative AI Learning Path<\/a> provides an overview of generative AI concepts, from the fundamentals of large language models to responsible AI principles. The 6 courses in this pathway include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Generative AI<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Large Language Models<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Responsible AI<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Generative AI Fundamentals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Free online course<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elementsofai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elements of AI<\/a> is a free online course for everyone interested in learning what AI is, what is possible (and not possible) with AI, and how it affects our lives \u2014 with no complicated maths or programming required.","rendered":"<p>We recommend some useful tools for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#text\">text<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#image\">Image<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#audio\">audio or video generation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also find a range of tools at websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/huggingface.co\/\">Hugging Face<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247965234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247965234 BCX8\">Criteria for choosing an AI tool<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table contains some criteria you can use when choosing AI tools.<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 120px\">\n<caption>\u00a0<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"col\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\" scope=\"col\">What to check and why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Coverage<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Is the model trained on diverse datasets?<\/li>\n<li>Review the developer\u2019s transparency reports or ethical use guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Also check for temporal coverage (e.g., is it updated post-2023?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Biases<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Does the tool draw from peer-reviewed academic content or general web sources? Some\u00a0prioritise scholarly sources.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate how well it can handle your topic (e.g., specialised terminology in medicine, law, or education).<\/li>\n<li>Would the outputs reflect global, regional, or Western-centric worldviews? Does it perpetuate stereotypes or cultural assumptions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Data security<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Is your input stored or used for training?<\/li>\n<li>Review the tool\u2019s privacy policy and terms of use. Can you delete or export your data?<\/li>\n<li>Tools from universities (e.g., UQ\u2019s Microsoft Copilot Chat) has internal safeguards vs. third-party tools with commercial incentives.<\/li>\n<li>Would you use this tool for confidential data?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Price<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Is the free version sufficient, or do key features require a subscription?<\/li>\n<li>Consider student pricing or institutional access.<\/li>\n<li>Compare costs if using multiple tools for different media types.<\/li>\n<li>Budget for long-term needs if planning ongoing use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<th style=\"width: 19.9333%;height: 15px\" scope=\"row\">Language<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80.0667%;height: 15px\">\n<ul>\n<li>Does it support the languages you need for input\/output or translation?<\/li>\n<li>Some tools support many major languages, but quality varies.<\/li>\n<li>Assess usability in non-English contexts, especially for bilingual tasks (e.g., Chinese-English research, Arabic translation support).<\/li>\n<li>Check for interface accessibility in your native language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/01\/book-open-bookmark.png\" alt=\"read icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a> Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.uq.edu.au\/research-techniques\/ai-tools-for-literature-searching\">AI tools for literature searching<\/a>. There are many new AI tools available to researchers and students that focus on academic sources (rather than general AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT).<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"text\"><\/a>Tools for text generation<\/h2>\n<p>[table \u201c1\u201d not found \/]<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"image\"><\/a>Tools for image generation<\/h2>\n<p>[table \u201c2\u201d not found \/]<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"audio\"><\/a>Tools for audio or video generation<\/h2>\n<p>[table \u201c3\u201d not found \/]<\/p>\n<h2>Training and resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h3>Training at UQ<\/h3>\n<p>The Library and Student Support and Wellbeing both offer training on artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthub.uq.edu.au\/students\/events?eventTypeIds=66&amp;page=1&amp;studentSiteId=1\">StudentHub<\/a> to register to attend.<\/li>\n<li>More training appears on UQ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/ai-student-hub\/ai-access-and-training\">AI Student Hub<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/training-and-workshops\/online-and-person-workshops\">Library training<\/a> contains details for all of our training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Online learning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/library-services\/training\/linkedin-learning-online-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning online courses<\/a> are available to staff and students via your UQ login.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/paths\/career-essentials-in-generative-ai-by-microsoft-and-linkedin?u=2340058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The 6 courses in this pathway include:\n<ul>\n<li>What is Generative AI?<\/li>\n<li>Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search<\/li>\n<li>Streamlining Your Work with Copilot (formerly Bing Chat\/Bing Chat Enterprise)<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft 365 Copilot First Look<\/li>\n<li>Ethics in the Age of Generative AI<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/paths\/building-ai-literacy?u=2340058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building AI literacy<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The 6 courses in this pathway include:\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>How to boost your productivity with AI tools<\/li>\n<li>What is Generative AI?<\/li>\n<li>Prompt Engineering: How to talk to the AIs<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Large Language Models<\/li>\n<li>Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<p>To find more courses or pathways on LinkedIn Learning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/search.library.uq.edu.au\/permalink\/f\/18av8c1\/61UQ_ALMA61126805860003131\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enter\u00a0<em>Artificial Intelligence<\/em>\u00a0in the search bar<\/li>\n<li>Use the filters to adjust the results to suit you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Google<\/h4>\n<p>Google&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudskillsboost.google\/paths\/118\">Generative AI Learning Path<\/a> provides an overview of generative AI concepts, from the fundamentals of large language models to responsible AI principles. 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