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Artificial intelligence (AI) makes regular headlines, from debates about whether it will create or destroy jobs, to conversations about the ethics of its use in hiring or medicine, to its impact on higher education. The role and impact of AI in our lives is up for debate. One aspect, however, is not: employers are looking for graduates who know how to utilize AI to improve productivity in their roles. According to a recent article, 91 percent of hiring companies are looking for candidates with ChatGPT experience (Blum, 2023). Given the demand for AI experience in the job market, many educators are looking to integrate AI into their courses. But now comes the hard part—how do you do that? It is important to note that you will want to review your university’s policies on AI usage, especially as it pertains to the use of specific tools, prior to integrating AI into your course.

The rapid integration of AI into professional practice across disciplines makes AI literacy increasingly crucial, not just for technology-focused fields but for all areas of study. Even faculty who are skeptical of AI's value need to consider how it's transforming their disciplines. For example, scientific fields are seeing AI adoption in literature reviews, experimental design, and data analysis. In the humanities, AI tools are already being used for textual analysis, translation, and content creation. Creative disciplines must grapple with AI's impact on artistic production and copyright. Professional programs face increasing pressure from employers who expect graduates to understand AI applications in their field.