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Artificial Intelligence
Where do I begin?
Getting started with UT Verse can seem like a daunting task because it is a new technology and is continuously changing. This can seem difficult at first to adapt and to keep up to date, however we are working collaboratively to help remove the barriers so that anyone can understand and benefit from using AI.
Before anything: Bookmark!
Bookmark the main page of the UT Verse website here and come back occasionally for new guides, vodcast episodes, workshop & events and more. For any additional information outside this document, you may use the menu on the left side of the website.
What subjects should you know?
To get started with UT Verse and AI in general, it’s important to know what kind of topics you should familiarize yourself with and go through each topic. (Select the back arrow to return to this page.)
These are some of the basics, but we encourage you to explore our guides to learn much more about UT Verse and Artificial Intelligence.
Understanding what is and isn’t AI and its limitations
Before concluding this guide, it’s important to understand what UT Verse can and cannot do. While its responses may sound impressive and almost human-like, it functions similarly to a highly sophisticated word suggester on your phone or word processor.
UT Verse operates using a Large Language Model (LLM). Although these models are becoming increasingly advanced and capable, they fundamentally generate the next best word choice based on the context they were trained on. This means that AI, in the context of an LLM, does not have real-world experience to draw from when generating responses, nor does it understand human emotions.
Given these limitations, it’s essential to keep in mind that while UT Verse’s answers may seem human-like, they are ultimately predictions based on patterns in the data it was trained on. Therefore, its responses should be interpreted with this understanding in mind.
Despite these limitations, UT Verse is a highly beneficial application. By learning what it can do, exploring its features, and staying informed about future enhancements, you can significantly improve both your personal growth and workflow efficiency.
Where to access UT Verse
UT Verse is available to all University of Tennessee faculty, staff and students state-wide at no additional cost to you. You may access UT Verse at the following location: