Artificial Intelligence & Ethnic Studies

Artist IG Credit: @JakePrendez

We all have access to ChatGPT and other AI language models, a powerful language model that can provide helpful information and insights on a wide range of topics. I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to use this resource to its fullest potential, while also ensuring that it's used responsibly and appropriately.

Let's Talk about AI

Here's our policy on the use of ChatGPT and other AI language models in class assignments:

Feel free to use ChatGPT and other AI language models to generate ideas and suggestions for your writing, yet make sure to evaluate for accuracy, unit relevancy and revise the suggestions to fit your own writing style and voice.
Remember that ChatGPT and other AI language models are not perfect, and it may make mistakes or suggest ideas that are not relevant to your assignment. Always use your best judgment when deciding which suggestions to incorporate into your thinking process.
ChatGPT and other AI language models should not be used as a substitute for critical thinking, research, or analysis. It's a tool to help you expand your knowledge, but it should not be relied upon exclusively. This is why SPECIFIC use of relevant unit evidence will be required in all assignments.
If you're unsure about how to use ChatGPT and other AI language models in a particular assignment or context, please feel free to ask me for guidance. I'm here to help you make the most of this resource in a way that supports your learning and success.
(Personal reflection while using ChatGPT and other AI language models: Where does the robot begin and end AND where does your voice begin and end? This question can enable you to be mindful of generating original academic work.)

How We Can Use AI?

Generated in collaboration with ChatGPT 4:

Rasquachismo is a cultural and aesthetic concept that originates from the Chicano and Mexican-American communities. It is characterized by resourcefulness, ingenuity, and a DIY spirit, often employing everyday materials to create art or design that represents the lived experiences and values of a community.

While ChatGPT itself isn't directly a form of rasquachismo, as it is a highly advanced AI language model created by OpenAI and not specifically associated with Chicano culture, there are certain aspects of its development and usage that could be seen as resonating with rasquachismo values.

Resourcefulness: ChatGPT is built on large-scale datasets, pulling together an immense amount of information to generate relevant responses. This can be seen as a form of resourcefulness, similar to the way rasquachismo uses everyday materials.
Accessibility: As an AI model, ChatGPT has the potential to be used by a wide range of people, including those from marginalized communities. This aligns with the rasquachismo ideal of making art and design accessible to everyone.
User-generated content: When users interact with ChatGPT, they can be inspired to generate unique and creative content. It can help us get "unstuck."

Remember, AI models like ChatGPT are tools that can be helpful in providing general information, but they have limitations and should be used with caution and awareness of their constraints. Our course will enable us to cross-reference AI generated work with our specific course content.