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Introduction to this Libguide

Welcome to this introductory Libguide on artificial intelligence!

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. This guide serves as a primer for students who are new to AI, explaining in simple terms what it is, how it works, common uses and applications, as well as considerations around ethics and potential dangers. It will also provide guidance on properly citing and referencing AI tools and resources in your academic work.

Whether you're looking to gain a basic understanding of this emerging technology or need pointers for including AI in your studies, this guide aims to answer the most common questions and point you in the right direction to learn more.

Updates to Libguide

07/02/2025 Update

Link to University's new 'Artificial Intelligence in Research' guide from Research and Impact services added on main page

Artificial Intelligence in Research

Follow this link to see the University's new February 2025 advice for using Artificial Intelligence in your research:

AI in Research

Referencing AI

University policy

Pitfalls of Current AI

AI Glossary