Libraries, Archives, Museums: Technology Trends: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

How Are Libraries Using AI?

AI in Libraries
This group of resources from Georgia Public Library Services offers a nice overview of AI and how it might be applied in libraries.
How Can AI Be Used in Libraries?
The Digital Librarian (blog) explores the ways AI might be used in a library setting. January 23, 2023
Realizing Potential: Libraries employ (and investigate) artificial intelligence
As many types of AI become commonplace, library workers in particular will be at the forefront of evaluating their significance in the information realm. American Libraries touched base with professionals at five public, school, and academic libraries who are using, and innovating with, this emerging technology. - March 1, 2024

10 Reasons Why AI May be Overrated - NPR
Greg Rosalsky, co-host of the NPR show, The Indicator from Planet Money, contemplates why AI might be overrated.
AI Resources Clearinghouse
From the California State Library.
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
First published Thu Apr 30, 2020.
Müller, Vincent C., "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2023 Edition), Edward N. Zalta & Uri Nodelman (eds.), URL = .
The Risks for Libraries in AI Avoidance - The Digital Librarian
The Digital Librarian blog tackles the possible consequences for libraries of avoiding AI. Published July 17, 2024.

Definitions from Oxford Languages

ar·ti·fi·cial in·tel·li·gence

/ˈärdəˌfiSH(ə)l ənˈteləj(ə)ns/

noun

noun: artificial intelligence; noun: AI

the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

Timeline of Artificial Intelligence (Wikipedia)
This timeline lays out the development of Artificial Intelligence, from antiquity to the present.
Living with AI
This series of articles from the technology site, Lifehacker, explores the place of AI in our lives today.
A Glossary of AI Words Everyone Should Know
From "machine learning" and "hallucinations" to "generative AI" and "neural networks," this glossary will help you understand the language of AI.
ChatGPT Glossary: 44 AI Terms that Everyone Should Know
"With Google, Microsoft, Meta and just about every other company getting into AI, it can be hard to keep up with the latest terminology. This glossary is your one-stop shop." CNET, May 2024
Common Forms of AI
This short article from American Libraries offers definitions, uses, and controversies around a handful of popular AI types. March 1, 2024.
Next Gen AI: Libraries Work with ChatGPT and Other Emerging AI Tools
January 8, 2024
ChatGPT and Generative AI Guide - Massachusetts Library System
This guide to AI in libraries offers links to lots of articles and information sources that are of interest to libraries - particularly public libraries.