Artificial Intelligence

Beyond the Chatbot: Carnegie Mellon University Libraries Is Building Its Own Approach to AI-Powered Discovery

How CMU Libraries built Scottai to connect conversational AI with trusted library knowledge and what the project is teaching us about the future of AI-powered reference and discovery.

As AI Research Tools Multiply, CMU Librarians Build Better Ways To Evaluate Them

Carnegie Mellon University librarians developed a framework to help researchers look beyond the promises of AI-powered tools and understand how they actually work. What began as a way for CMU librarians to educate themselves is now being put to use by other research libraries.

Build Your AI Skills During AI Fluency Week

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing how students learn, research and create. But using AI effectively takes more than knowing which tool to open or what prompt to type. It takes judgment: knowing when to rely on AI, how to evaluate what it produces and how to use it thoughtfully and with integrity.

How Librarians Are Helping First-Year Students Navigate AI Responsibly

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in classrooms and workplaces, students are facing new questions about when and how to use it responsibly. While many instructors are still determining how AI fits into their courses, students are looking for practical guidance that goes beyond simple rules or restrictions.

How Librarians Made Emerging Research Tools Accessible to Undergraduates

Researchers today have access to more information than ever before. At the same time, artificial intelligence, open science practices, and new discovery tools are changing how research is conducted, shared, and evaluated.

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies Joins Open Forum for AI, Contributing Expertise Across Four Working Groups

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies has partnered with the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an international initiative designed to support responsible and human-centered artificial intelligence (AI). Launched at Carnegie Mellon University in 2024, OFAI convenes academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to foster collaboration, transparency, and inclusion in the development of AI systems.

Data Transfer Initiative Joins Open Forum for AI, Contributing Expertise in Data Portability and User Empowerment

The Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) has joined the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an international initiative focused on advancing human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence (AI). Launched at Carnegie Mellon University in 2024, OFAI convenes academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to foster collaboration, transparency, and inclusion in the development of AI systems.

CMU-Q Library Receives ALA Library of the Future Award for AI Literacy Initiative

The Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Library has received international recognition from the American Library Association (ALA) for its innovative approach to helping students understand and use artificial intelligence responsibly.

Discover & Discuss: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This summer’s theme explores artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing role it plays in everyday life. As AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, they are reshaping how people interact with information, approach problem-solving, and imagine the future.