This guide was created to provide Educators with resources for discussing or using Generative AI appropriately in the course of their work.
This Guide to AI (Artificial Intelligence) is being actively updated. It has been created in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning department. The guide was created in August 2025 was last updated in September 2025. If you have any questions or feedback about the Guide, please let us know via Librarian@tafesa.edu.au
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You have probably heard quite a bit of discussion in the media about artificial intelligence (AI for short). It is an amazing tool that can have potential applications in many fields, including study.
The Oxford Dictionary defines Artificial Intelligence (AI) as "the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making, and translation between languages." AI is not new - you may have used Siri, Alexa, Google Maps, Netflix - all of these applications use AI technology. Generative AI is a particular type of Artificial Intelligence technology that can create various types of content in the form of images, text, audio and more - unlike traditional AI systems that are designed simply to recognise patterns and make predictions. This form of technology includes AI chatbots, such as Chat GPT and is progressing at a rapid rate.
Not only can AI - if used correctly and ethically - help you with your studies at TAFE SA, it is also being increasingly used in many of the industries being taught in TAFE so learning about it now could be highly beneficial for your future career. In this guide we provide some basic information to help you understand what AI is and how you can use it appropriately in your studies. Enjoy!
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