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Fall 2023

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As of Fall 2023 there is no university policy regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in courses. Each faculty member has the academic freedom to decide to what extent, if at all, students may use AI in support of their coursework. Instructors should clearly state on their syllabi and in the instructions for each assignment whether or not students can use AI to complete the assignment.

Below are some resources to help with understanding the context of AI in education.

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Generative AI Tools for Text

  • ChatGPT is one of the most well-known generative AI text chatbots today. You can use a Google account, such as your Boise State account to create an account. However, be aware that ChatGPT does require you to provide a cell phone number to use this service as well. 

  • Google Bard allows you to login using your Boise State University Google account. This tool is available for all students, staff, and faculty.

  • Alternative Option: If you are not comfortable with trying either of the two options above, you can explore one of the other generative AI tools described on this website:

Generative AI Tools for Images

  •  DALL-E 2 is an AI system that can create images and art from a description in natural language.

  • Adobe Firefly (beta) is a free and more powerful but free AI image generator

Research Related AI Tools

Privacy Information

https://support.google.com/bard/answer/13594961?hl=en

https://openai.com/blog/new-ways-to-manage-your-data-in-chatgpt Gemini Apps Privacy Hub

New Ways to Manager Your Data in ChatGPT

How Generative AI “Thinks”

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How should I craft my syllabus to address AI?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6__4nDBKSh_nmByvuD8wDol_eP0p_WcdWzJVfcEn_o/edit#heading=h.qazrk6mi4dr9 AI Guide with Sample Statements

This guide can help you with the context and provides sample statements.

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Vanderbilt University turned off the Turnitin AI detector.

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/2023/08/16/guidance-on-ai-detection-and-why-were-disabling-turnitins-ai-detector/ Guidance on AI Detection and Why We're Disable Turnitin's AI Detector

Researchers have shown it false flags English language learners more often.

https://www.cell.com/patterns/fulltext/S2666-3899(23)00130-7 GPT Detectors are Biased Again Non-native English Writers

Can I ban ChatGPT in my course?

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