Institutional Response

What is UCD’s policy on the use of GenAI?

University College Dublin currently does not have a university-wide policy specific to the use of GenAI tools. Faculty and students should be aware that guidelines may vary by schools, subjects, modules, and assignments, reflecting the diverse applications and ethical considerations of these technologies.

The principles of academic integrity, as outlined in the UCD Student Code of Conduct and the UCD Student Plagiarism Policy, remain paramount. These documents provide a framework for maintaining integrity in academic work.

Communication about the responsible use of GenAI in academic work is encouraged to ensure clarity around its implications for academic integrity. When GenAI is used, it is important for its contributions to be acknowledged in student work, in line with academic citation practices.

For those seeking guidance, the UCD Library offers resources like the ‘Introduction to Citing Generative AI – Citing Generative AI with Harvard Style.’ Additional materials, such as ‘Generative AI: FAQs’ and ‘AI Futures: Studying Arts and Humanities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,’ are available to support faculty in navigating the integration of AI technologies in an ethically responsible manner.

What about other institutions?

In addressing AI’s role in education, it’s beneficial to consider the variety of policies adopted by other institutions. Daniel Stanford’s review, ‘The Best AI Syllabus Policies I’ve Seen So Far,’ highlights key practices that balance the innovative use of AI with academic integrity. These include clear guidelines on AI’s permissible uses, ethical considerations like data privacy and bias, and specific citation requirements for AI-generated content.