This session will discuss how Artificial Intelligence (particularly generative AI) and the misuse of such tools are contributing to what many are calling a “Literacy Crisis.” While AI can be a useful tool for those who are well-informed on how to use it, the average consumer is unlikely to take the necessary steps to learn how to use it correctly. This results in the “misuse” of the tool and snowballs into a general decline in cognitive function over time. 

By attending this session you will get an introduction as to why people are becoming so reliant on generative AI, why they’re so willing to accept the first answer they see provided, and how we as librarians can attempt to break this cycle through informational sessions and general outreach.

Presenter: 

Ayiana Crabtree
Student Success Librarian at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Ayiana Crabtree (she/they) is the Student Success Librarian at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Ayiana’s main job is making sure students feel welcome in the library by creating programming, curating book displays, and doing outreach through instructional sessions and social media. They also have an interest in how AI is impacting higher education, learning how others on campus perceive the library, and how to help others succeed in their work. More information about Ayiana can be found on their website: https://ayianacrabtree.com/

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