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Learn AI today. Lead tomorrow.

Welcome to Belmont University’s AI Commons! This initiative offers resources to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, showcases upcoming events and provides expert tools for critical thinking and research. The AI Commons fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for all learners, encouraging ethical, creative and practical engagement with AI to empower individuals across various backgrounds and disciplines.

Events to Boost Your AI IQ

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October 16

Hope Summit Workshop: Bridging the AI Accountability Gap

10:00am - 3:00pm
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
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October 22

Enhancing Qualitative Research with AI: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practice

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack C. Massey Center, Room 570
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November 7

Ctrl+Find: Using The Library's New AI-Powered Search

10:00am - 11:00am
Bunch Library, Room 300
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November 12

The Explainable Edge: An Introduction to Explainable AI

Jack C. Massey Center, Room 570
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AI Literacy Framework

The DEC AI Literacy Framework is designed to equip students, staff and faculty with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains. By promoting ethical and responsible use of AI, students learn to understand risks, apply responsible practices and shape a culture of accountability in technology.

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Generative AI for Faculty

Generative AI tools have arrived with a splash. This guide will help demystify AI and help you get started with learning about and using these new tools.

Explore Tools
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Library AI Resources

Bunch Library faculty and staff answer FAQs, share knowledge and resources and provide research help.

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AI Best Practices Guide

The AI Best Practices Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help readers navigate the world of artificial intelligence. It covers key concepts like generative AI and strategies for prompt and context engineering to optimize AI performance.

The guide emphasizes the importance of data management and choosing the right tools and explores agentic AI and its applications in education, ethical considerations, data privacy and best practices for protecting sensitive information.

Read the Guide

Our Team

The AI Commons provides resources for every learner, building literacy and exploration to prepare students to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Meet the Leadership Team