GenAI chatbots such as Google Gemini (the University institutionally approved GenAI tool) do not function like traditional search engines. GenAI tools can be a useful starting point when you’re looking for a definition of an unfamiliar term, or an overview of a topic. However you should always verify any information using reliable, fact-checked sources such as encyclopaedias, textbooks, journal papers or reliable websites. It is also important to be aware of the higher environmental cost of using a GenAI tool to check basic facts versus using a traditional search engine.
Access the online tutorial below to explore using AI and GenAI to find information. The tutorial covers:
