Basic policy regarding the use of generative AI and translation AI
1) Basic policy on the use of generative AI and translation AI
Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion, is created by learning from large amounts of existing data such as text and images, and is becoming able to flexibly generate a variety of texts and images in response to user instructions and questions (prompts). Translation AI, such as DeepL, has also improved its accuracy through learning, and is now able to output practical translations.
Although generative AI and translation AI are still imperfect, they can easily produce high-quality output in some cases, and their use is rapidly increasing around the world. However, many people have pointed out that generative AI has various problems, such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, and the collection of personal information.
In order to appropriately utilize generative AI and translation AI in classes and research, our university has established the following basic policy.
Statement of Purpose
- Use it in accordance with your own learning goals and take responsibility for the results of your use.
- Don't just accept the output of generative AI and translation AI, but carefully examine the content.
- Please refrain from using the site in a manner that constitutes dishonest conduct, such as plagiarism, theft, or fabrication.
- In your research, be proactive in coming into contact with and utilizing the latest AI technology.
- Students are encouraged to explore more effective learning methods using the latest AI technology under the guidance of their instructor.
2) Rules regarding the use of generative AI and translation AI
Please follow the rules below for class assignments (reports) and written exams.
However, the way generative AI and translation AI are used will vary depending on the purpose and circumstances of the class or research. Please follow the instructions of your instructor regarding whether or not to use generative AI or translation AI in each class or research. Also, if your instructor provides specific instructions or rules (class policies) for using generative AI or translation AI, please follow them.
For assignments (reports)
- Use it in accordance with your own learning goals and take responsibility for the results of your use.
- Don't just accept the output of generative AI and translation AI, but carefully examine the content.
- Please refrain from using the site in a manner that constitutes dishonest conduct, such as plagiarism, theft, or fabrication.
- In your research, be proactive in coming into contact with and utilizing the latest AI technology.
- Students are encouraged to explore more effective learning methods using the latest AI technology under the guidance of their instructor.
For written exams
- The use of generative AI and translation AI is prohibited unless expressly permitted by a faculty member.
In the case of graduation research, or research activities of graduate school students.
- It is prohibited to simply cut and paste the output results of generative AI or translation AI into submitted materials.
- If your course has its own policies, follow them.
- Please use it appropriately under the guidance of your supervisor.
The rules will be reviewed periodically in line with advances in AI technology.
1) Basic Policy on the Use of Generative AI and Machine Translation
Generative AI such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion is created by using large amounts of training data such as existing texts and images, and it is becoming more flexible at generating various types of texts and images in response to users' instructions and questions (prompts). Moreover, AI-based translation services such as DeepL are also improving their accuracy through machine learning and becoming capable of outputting serviceable translations.
Generative AI and machine translation, though still imperfect, are being adopted rapidly around the world because they can, in some cases, easily produce high quality output. However, a variety of concerns have been raised including plagiarism, copyright infringement, and collection of personal information.
In order to make appropriate use of generative AI/machine translation in classes and research, Future University Hakodate has established the following basic policies.
Basic Policy
- Use generative AI for your own learning purposes and take responsibility for the results of your use.
- Do not rely on the output of generative AI/machine translation as is; instead, examine the content carefully.
- Do not use the generative AI in a way that constitutes fraud such as plagiarism or fabrication.
- Be proactive and use the latest AI technologies in your research.
- Under the guidance of a faculty member, exploration of more effective learning methods using the latest AI technology is encouraged.
2) Guidelines for Use of Generative AI and Machine Translation
Please follow the guidelines below for class assignments (report) and written exam.
However, note that the use of generative AI/machine translation may differ depending on the purpose and situation of the class or research. Please follow the instructions of the faculty member as to whether or not to use generative AI/machine translation in each class and research. Moreover, if the faculty member gives you specific instructions or rules (class policy) for using generative AI/machine translation, please give them precedence over the guidelines summarized here.
In the case of class assignments (reports)
- Basic liberal arts subjects and subjects taught in English also aim at improving language and writing skills. Therefore, in principle, the use of generative AI/machine translation is prohibited for the class assignments (reports) of these subjects.
- Use a citation and clearly indicate the source, even if you are allowed to use the generative AI/machine translation. The use of cut and paste of the generative AI/machine translation output into an assignment is prohibited.
- The user is responsible for checking that there are no problems with the output results of the generative AI/machine translation, and appropriately correcting if there are any problems.
- Use a reliable source of information to double check the output results of the generative AI/machine translation.
In the case of written exams
- The use of generative AI/machine translation is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the faculty member.
Graduate research and graduate student research activities
- The use of cut and paste of the generative AI/machine translation output into an assignment is prohibited.
- Follow the guidelines if the course has its own ones.
- Use the generative AI/machine translation appropriately under the guidance of your supervisor.
These guidelines will be reviewed periodically in accordance with advances in generative AI technology.
Footnotes:
This document was translated to English from the original written in Japanese, and its English content was checked by translating it back to Japanese using DeepL, and modified as necessary.