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Here is a list of resources and readings that are being used in the course. This list will continue to be updated throughout the term.
Here is a list of resources and readings that are being used in the course. This list will continue to be updated throughout the term.


Basic introduction to AI and machine learning
'''Guides/Standards/etc. at Indiana State University'''
* ISU OIT - [https://sycamoresindstate.sharepoint.com/sites/EMP-OfficeofInformationTechnology/SitePages/Responsible-Use-of-Artificial-Intelligence-(AI).aspx Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)]
 
'''Basic introduction to AI and machine learning'''
* Google - [https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence What is AI]
* Google - [https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence What is AI]
* IBM - [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence What is AI]
* IBM - [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence What is AI]


Surveys on views of AI
'''Surveys on views of AI'''
* Pew Research (2026) - [https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/07/23/what-americans-think-about-the-global-ai-race/ What Americans Think about The Global AI Race]
* Pew Research (2026) - [https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/07/23/what-americans-think-about-the-global-ai-race/ What Americans Think about The Global AI Race]
* Pew Research (2026) - [https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/06/PI_2026.06.17_Americans-and-AI_REPORT.pdf Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact]
* Pew Research (2026) - [https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/06/PI_2026.06.17_Americans-and-AI_REPORT.pdf Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact]


How LLMs Work
'''How LLMs Work'''
* MIT Management (2023) - [https://mitsloanedtech.mit.edu/ai/basics/how-chatgpt-works-a-non-technical-primer/ How ChatGPT Works: A Non-Technical Primer]
* MIT Management (2023) - [https://mitsloanedtech.mit.edu/ai/basics/how-chatgpt-works-a-non-technical-primer/ How ChatGPT Works: A Non-Technical Primer]
* CSET (2024) - [https://cset.georgetown.edu/article/the-surprising-power-of-next-word-prediction-large-language-models-explained-part-1/ The Surprising Power of Next Word Prediction: Large Language Models Explained, Part 1], and click through for Part 2 and Part 3.
* CSET (2024) - [https://cset.georgetown.edu/article/the-surprising-power-of-next-word-prediction-large-language-models-explained-part-1/ The Surprising Power of Next Word Prediction: Large Language Models Explained, Part 1], and click through for Part 2 and Part 3.


Basics of Prompting LLMs
'''Basics of Prompting LLMs'''
* Anthropic (2026) - [https://claude.com/blog/best-practices-for-prompt-engineering Best practices for prompt engineering for 2026]
* Anthropic (2026) - [https://claude.com/blog/best-practices-for-prompt-engineering Best practices for prompt engineering for 2026]
* MLQ AI (2026) - [https://mlq.ai/guides/introduction-to-prompt-engineering/ Prompt Engineering: A Practical Guide for Builders]
* MLQ AI (2026) - [https://mlq.ai/guides/introduction-to-prompt-engineering/ Prompt Engineering: A Practical Guide for Builders]

Revision as of 20:47, 7 September 2026

Most information for this course is kept in Canvas. Some information will be compiled here as well for ease of future reuse (so anyone can see the information, whether they are in the course in Canvas or not).

Resources / Readings

Here is a list of resources and readings that are being used in the course. This list will continue to be updated throughout the term.

Guides/Standards/etc. at Indiana State University

Basic introduction to AI and machine learning

Surveys on views of AI

How LLMs Work

Basics of Prompting LLMs

Tools/Visualizations