The Democratization of Artificial Intelligence: One Library’s Approach
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https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v38i1.10974Abstract
This article argues that the current technological revolution that is happening in Artificial Intelligence is not just about its prevalence in daily life, but the real revolution is about the emergence of AI tools that may help to democratize its use. Lowering the barrier to a technology that is perceived more as science fiction than accessible for mass utilization. A Public Library shares its approach in leveraging available tools to enable AI education for all.
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