University Governance for Responsible AI
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https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1706Keywords:
AI ethics; Higher education; Academic integrity; University policy; Responsible use of AI.Abstract
With the democratization of access to artificial intelligence via large language models, such as ChatGPT, questions about AI ethics in education are at the forefront of educational policymaking. How do we teach students to engage with AI ethically in coursework, research, and careers? What uses of AI constitute violations of academic integrity? What norms need to be established about AI in higher education? This research evaluates official strategy and policy documents from a wide array of research and liberal arts schools in the U.S. via a combination of thematic and structured content analysis, to surface policy and ethics concerns and the institutional structures that shape restrictions, rights, and interventions, following assessment of interrupter reliability. Results highlight the concerns of universities and emerging approaches to intervene with respect to the appropriate use of AI in education. Policy recommendations are made based on the emerging strategies and norms identified via analysis.
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