Considerations when using ChatGPT and other generative AI: For Students

Check the syllabus of your course and ask your instructor before using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your assignment or discussion. Some assignments do not permit the use of AI tools, while others may allow AI with some limitations. 

Any permitted use of AI for an assignment or discussion must be acknowledged appropriately. Your instructor will provide guidance on how to reference the use of AI tools. Some possible examples include:

• citing or referencing in the text or list of references
• inclusion in your methodology
• an appendix including a full transcript of any prompts and AI-generated responses. 

Note: Information about using and referencing ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in assignments, discussions, and publications will continue to be updated. Check this page regularly to keep up with any changes. There is a Last Updated box at the bottom of the page. 

Risks with using information from ChatGPT (and other generative AI)

AI models sometimes produce incorrect, biased, or outdated information. Verify the accuracy of AI-generated content using reliable sources before including it in your work. 

Additionally, there may be legal or ethical issues to consider when using AI.

• Works created by non-humans are not eligible for copyright protection under US law. 
• The generative AI terms of service usually include language claiming ownership of the copyright of whatever you input (your prompts.)
• That, combined with your login and profile information is proprietary to the company that owns the AI, and these companies have nothing stopping them from selling your data or turning it over to the government. 

When interacting with AI models, be cautious about supplying sensitive information, including personal, confidential, or proprietary information or data.