The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in the 21st century is not just a technological shift, but a societal one. It requires us to challenge what intelligence means, how we work and learn, and to consider the impacts of integrating these tools into our professional lives.
Experts from across the UCSF Library have come together to offer a virtual series designed to help UCSF faculty, staff, postdocs, and learners critically examine the role of AI in their work. The six-part series alternates between hands-on workshops (90 minutes) and thought-provoking discussions (60 minutes) that delve into the ethical dimensions of AI technology.
Topics include the environmental impact of AI, assessing bias in AI systems, and using AI for tasks like information synthesis, learning, and editing documents. Participants will practice hands-on skills and evaluate the appropriateness of AI tools for their work. By cutting through the hype, this series aims to help the UCSF community understand AI’s capabilities and risks, so they can make informed decisions about how best to integrate this technology into their professional toolkit.
Schedule
The discussions and hands-on workshops alternate and occur on the second Wednesday of the month and will be held via Zoom.
| Topic | Date | Time |
| A Discussion on the Environmental Impact of AI Register for the first session >> | November 12 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Exploring AI Tools for Literature Searching | January 14 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| A Discussion on AI Trustworthiness | February 11 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Exploring AI as a Tutor | March 11 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| A Discussion on Bias in AI | April 8 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Exploring AI as a Writing Editor | May 13 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Presenters
- Eileen Chen, MLIS, Clincial Research Librarian
- Yea-Hung Chen, PhD, Data Science Specialist
- Ariel Deardorff, MLIS, Director of Data Science and Open Scholarship
- Josephine Tan, MLIS, Education and Research Librarian
- Holly Thompson, MLIS, Director of Education and Clinical Research Services
Learn more
Overviews, related materials, and registration links to each session will be posted to the AI in Your Toolkit: Critical Approaches to using AI in Your Work page on the Collaborative Learning Environment (CLE).