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Generative AI Policy Overview
In this video, Dr. Bjorn Mercer, a Department Chair in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, provides a thorough overview of the generative AI policy at American Public University System (APUS). This video is crucial for students to understand how to ethically and transparently use generative AI tools like Copilot during their studies.
Dr. Mercer begins by directing students to the APUS student handbook, where the generative AI policy is outlined. Implemented in August 2024, the policy supports the ethical use of generative AI technologies that create text, images, and multimedia. Students must comply with all University policies, including the academic integrity policy and prohibited student conduct sections.
The core of the policy allows generative AI to assist with research and editing but emphasizes that AI-generated content is not considered original. Students must cite any AI-generated content as borrowed ideas, images, or wording. Dr. Mercer stresses the importance of transparency, advising students to inform their instructors and properly attribute any AI-generated content used in submissions.
Failure to adhere to the generative AI policy can result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Dr. Mercer reviews key points, including the need to comply with University policies, the non-original nature of AI-generated content, and the requirement to cite and reference any AI-created material.
This video serves as a comprehensive guide to using generative AI tools responsibly, ensuring students can benefit from these technologies while maintaining academic integrity.
Using this video’s transcript, Copilot assisted with drafting the overview.
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