In this advanced-writing course, students will study the history of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its current applications, develop hands-on skills for using AI text generators, and examine the ethical concerns and implications of AI technology. Students will learn how AI chatbots draw from vast amounts of data to generate responses to written prompts. They will explore different versions of AI language-generating tools and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and they will experiment with using AI at different stages of the writing process. They will practice formulating and revising prompts and verifying the authenticity of AI-produced responses and citations. Recommended corequisite: ENGL 1110, Grammar Bootcamp (1 credit) and recommended prerequisite of a lower-division writing course.
