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Understanding Generative AI (GenAI)

This GenAI module replaces the one found in the 2018 Academic Integrity Tutorial. The 2024 Academic Integrity Tutorial does not contain a module on GenAI. Please use this one instead.

Learning Goal



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Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI 

Learning Goal: To acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate generative AI tools responsibly and ethically.

Learning Charter Pursuit: Being able to locate, understand, evaluate and use information effectively, ethically, legally
and with cultural appropriateness.1

Foundational Values: Honesty and Trust

Disclaimer: This module was developed with the assistance of Smartie and Perplexity, large language models powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 platform. While generative AI has been used to facilitate certain aspects of this module, the content, information, and insights provided have been carefully curated, reviewed, and edited by human educators to ensure accuracy and relevance. The content provided is for educational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for advice, guidance or requirements from your instructors. The module is only intended to promote understanding and awareness of generative AI and its ethical implications in educational settings. Users are encouraged to exercise critical thinking and independent judgment while engaging with the content.