Ethical Questions:
Generative AI can be useful for:
Limitations of current generative AI:
What can you do?
As a student, there are a few things you can do to avoid the misuse of AI tools:
1) Familiarize yourself with the University's Code of Academic Integrity which includes this example of an academic integrity violation:
"Misuse of AI – The misuse of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) to circumvent learning goals or to engage in research misconduct is considered a violation of academic integrity comparable to cheating or plagiarism. What constitutes use or misuse of AI will differ depending on context and discipline. It may include, but is not limited to: [1] submitting work generated by AI as one’s own without proper acknowledgement; [2] accessing or using AI tools without authorization; and [3] failure to acknowledge AI-generated contributions to an assignment or other academic work."
2) Understand each of your professor's expectations around the use of AI tools by reading their course syllabus and following up with them if you have more questions. The University has a required syllabus statement on academic integrity that includes AI use (excerpted below):
"The misuse of AI to shortcut course learning outcomes will be treated as a violation of academic integrity comparable to plagiarism or cheating. Faculty are responsible for including a written “Course AI Policy” in their syllabi that clearly states what they consider appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in the context of their courses. Students are responsible for using AI in ways that do not detract from the established learning outcomes of the course. All members of the scholarly community are responsible for demonstrating sound judgment in discerning when and how to utilize AI in their work, upholding standards of citation, originality, and integrity."
3) The University's 2025-2026 Student Handbook (p. 34) states:
"Modern Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are fully encouraged and allowed at UP. Faculty will include in each course syllabus their rules and policies around AI usage in that specific course, and of course all other policies still apply: using Generative AI to harass other people, plagiarize work, or commit fraud are all violations of student conduct just as they would be if you did them without AI.
Everybody is encouraged to follow our basic guidelines for responsible AI usage: 1) Be mindful not to share sensitive or personal data with an AI, so you can keep your date safe and secure. 2) You are responsible for what your AI generates, so don’t pass along work from an AI without checking it first. 3) Be honest about the fact you’re using AI. 4) Strive to use AI as an extension of your own intellect and creativity, not a replacement for it."
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