Libraries weigh generative AI’s risks and possible uses
Presenters at an IMLS session urged state libraries to learn and experiment with generative AI while guarding patron privacy, accuracy and copyright. Speakers recommended training staff, using AI for brainstorming and translations, and developing clear policies.
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At a late-afternoon session hosted during an Institute of Museum and Library Services conference, Arizona State Library project specialist Chris Guerra urged libraries to familiarize themselves with generative artificial intelligence while remaining cautious about its limits and risks. Guerra said the presentation “was written by AI — or was it? Would you know?” to illustrate how indistinguishable machine-generated content can be and why librarians must be prepared to evaluate it.
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