CATT News & Updates | Spring 2025

Introducing Developing AI Literacy: A Free Course Now Available to the UB Community

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By JEREMY COOPER

Published May 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an everyday part of our lives—shaping how we work, learn, and connect with others. From autocorrecting our messages to recommending what to watch next, AI is already here. But what exactly is AI, and why should it matter to you?

Get ready to explore the fundamentals of how AI is changing our world

This self-paced course is designed to help you build your AI literacy—the ability to understand what AI is, how it’s used, and how it affects your personal and professional world.

How can I enroll in the course?

Use the link below to visit the Discover page in UB Learns where you can self-enroll in the Developing AI Literacy course.

Having issues with the Discover link? Try the steps below:

  1. Log in to UB Learns at
  2. Select "Tools" in the blue navigation bar, and then "Discover"
  3. On the Discover page, search "Developing AI Literacy" and enroll in the course.

If you're still unable to self-enroll, please reach out to us at ubcatt@buffalo.edu. Note: this course is currently available to members of the UB community, and a UBITName is required to login.