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Generative AI refers to tools that create new content such as text, images, video, audio, code or synthetic data. They use sophisticated machine learning algorithms that learn from vast amounts of data to produce new content that is similar to what they've learned. Essentially, these algorithms analyse existing content, such as text or images, and then use that information to generate new content in response to requests, known as prompts, from people.
One of the main concerns relates to academic integrity and the potential use of generative AI by students for producing their assessments. Generative AI tools produce different content each time they are used, even if the same input prompt is provided.
Generative AI also presents opportunities for both staff and students.
City St George's has established a task and finish group to consider the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI. The task and finish group is co-chaired by Dr Julie Voce (LEaD) and Dr Simon Hayley (Bayes Business School) and overseen by the Digital Board. The group has representation from across City St George's.
The group is overseeing an action plan related to the following areas:
City St George’s provides Microsoft Copilot free for all staff and students and you are recommended to use this tool:
Find out more about using Microsoft Copilot.
There are a range of other generative AI tools available. The most well-known is ChatGPT by OpenAI which uses a chatbot interface for users to engage with the system; however, there are other tools available, including those embedded in search engines, existing software (such as Grammarly or Office 365) and computer coding editors.
Most tools require you to create an account which may be free or come at a cost. Free accounts are usually limited in terms of functionality or the number of times you can use the tool.
Some tools use the data you enter to train the generative AI large language model. It is therefore important that you familiarise yourself with the privacy policy for any tools you use and do not enter any personal, sensitive or confidential information.
In addition, ensure that you do not submit any copyrighted materials into the tools.
City St George's currently advises against the use of AI detection tools and as such we do not have the AI writing functionality available within Turnitin. We have concerns about accuracy of these tools and legal and data protection implications related to submitting student assessments to third-party tools. In addition detection tools may be biased against non-native speakers of English and students who make use of assistive technologies, such as Grammarly, to support their writing.
The video Against GenerativeAI detection by Cesare G Ardito from the University of Manchester explains some of the challenges with detection tools.
Students may use generative AI to support their learning, for example to clarify key concepts or understanding, or to support revision; however, use of generative AI for assessment is only permitted, where they have been instructed by their module tutor or programme director to do so.
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