Hi all,Ahead of today’s session, where we’ll be showcasing some ways to use LLMs to “build” or “make” (and collectively assess the value and risks of doing so), I wanted to a) Let you know that Zach Muhlbauer, Steve Zweibel, and I will be offering a workshop in the New Media Lab (7388.01) on November 18 on “Co-Developing with Generative AI.” Those of you who are interested in learning more about using LLMs to develop or build digital projects can think of that workshop as a “Part 2” to today’s class. You can learn more and register for it and other NML events here. b) Share a few instructions on…

I am sharing an article relevant to our ongoing dialogue about the appropriate AI policy for our course. From the Chronicle of Higher Education (Account set up allows free access to one article a day) – How Are Instructors Talking About AI in Their Syllabi? Summary: The article acknowledges that AI policies are still not an institutional standard and more or less dependent on individual instructors. It discusses the way in which some instructors are addressing AI in their syllabi and the language varies from completely prohibited to conditionally restrictive usage. Interestingly, some instructors utilized generative AI to draft their AI guidelines, possibly reflecting the way they expect AI to…