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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health (EBOH) recommendations on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in coursework.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) refers to deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and other content based on the data they were trained on (definition from ). Current generative AI tools include ChatGPT, Copilot, Bard, and DALL-E, among others. The guidelines below refer to all current and future generative AI tools. Whether or not the use of generative AI is permitted in coursework is left at the discretion of the instructor. However, instructors should clearly indicate in their syllabus their policy on the use of generative AI. Some recommendations on the use of generative AI are provided below.

  1. Students should use generative AI wisely to support learning and deepen their understanding.
  2. Students should only use generative AI for assignments and paper writing when it is explicitly stated that the use of generative AI is permitted.
  3. When writing papers or assignments using generative AI, students should provide information on the specific technology that was used, and the reason for using generative AI (e.g. generate ideas, save time, grammar checking, etc.). Additional information, such as prompts used, may also be requested by the instructor.
  4. Instructors should include a statement regarding the use of generative AI in their syllabus. Example statements include (from Monash University):
    1. Generative AI tools can be used for all assessments. You can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to assist you in any way. Any use of generative AI must be appropriately acknowledged (see point 3).
    2. Generative AI tools cannot be used for any assessments. You must not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate any materials or content in relation to your assessment.
    3. Generative AI tools may be used selectively for assessments. Specific guidelines will be outlined for each assessment.

Additional resources from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Teaching and Learning Services on using generative AI in teaching and learning can be found .

The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) recommendations on Chatbots and Generative Artificial Intelligence in relation to scholarly publications may be found .

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