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Generative AI and Academia

An introduction to generative AI for academics

Here are some generative AIs you can interact with:

ChatGPT - ChatGPT is a conversational AI that you interact with via a text interface. Created by OpenAI. You will need to create an account, or login using your Google, Microsoft, or Apple account. You can ask it questions or give it tasks. 

DALL-E2 - is an AI system that can create realistic images and art from a description in natural language. Created by OpenAI.  You can use the same account that you use for ChatGPT

Bard - Google's conversational AI that you interact with via a text interface. You will need a Google Account.

Midjourney - is an AI that generates images in response to natural language "prompts." You will need a Discord account to try Midjourney.

Adobe Firefly - Creates artwork using a series of prompts.  Trained only using images already owned by Adobe.  You will need an Adobe account.

9 Virtual AI Companions to Chat and Have Fun With - a combination of text interfaces and phone apps that allow you to interact with AI as if they were a person.