AI Applications in Behavioural Research Webinar Briefing

This document is a briefing for a webinar focused on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in behavioural research, particularly emphasizing generative AI. The webinar is the first in a series of three sessions aimed at enhancing understanding of AI's role in behavioural research. It outlines the objectives, which include introducing specific AI tools, demonstrating their utility in various tasks related to behavioural research, and addressing potential biases in AI. The document details the differences between generative AI, which creates new content, and analytical AI, which processes existing information. It also explains how generative AI models operate, including prompt engineering and the importance of specificity in user instructions. Practical applications of generative AI in behavioural research are discussed, highlighting tasks such as summarizing documents and drafting papers. The document concludes with considerations regarding the limitations of AI, ethical implications, and the future role of AI in behavioural science.