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According to the Guidelines for Students on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Effective from 2022/23 Summer Term (April 2023), it mentioned below:
PolyU's Stance
"PolyU takes an open and forward-looking stance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools (such as ChatGPT) as a positive and creative force in education, and the incorporation of such use in innovative learning, teaching, and assessment practices. While embracing the use of new technology in education, PolyU upholds the principle that students must adhere to high standards of academic integrity in all forms of assessments. The Student Code of Conduct and the policy on academic integrity apply to the use of GenAI in student work."
According to Google Generative AI – Google AI, "Now, generative AI can also help us create new content. Generative AI builds on existing technologies, like large language models (LLMs) which are trained on large amounts of text and learn to predict the next word in a sentence." Other than creating new text, Generative AI tools can also generate images, audio, videos, or other media in response to prompts.
As a PolyU student, it's important to use generative AI tools critically, ethically and wisely. These tools are still evolving, and they can sometimes produce inaccurate or misleading information.
Here are some key points to keep in mind:
| DO's | DON'Ts |
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| ✔ Use GenAI for brainstorming and generating ideas. | ❌ Do NOT rely solely on AI-generated content as the source of information. Always verify and cross-reference. |
| ✔ Check for factual accuracy of AI-generated content before using it. | ❌ Do NOT ask GenAI software to write your essays or academic assignments. |
| ✔ Use AI-generated content in conjunction with other sources to ensure your work is reliable and well-informed. | ❌ Do NOT input any personal details or confidential information when using GenAI tools to maintain data security and privacy. |
| ✔ Include any assistance from GenAI tools in your reference list. |
Reference:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (2023, June 27). Guidelines for Students on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ar/students-in-taught-programmes/use-of-genai/
To ensure the reliability of the information obtained through AI or other sources, consider applying the "CRAP" test, a useful way for evaluating credibility. Basically ask yourself questions on whether your source is current, relevant, authoritative, and accurate.
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| C - Currency | R - Reliability | A - Authority | P - Purpose |
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Adapted from: Evaluating Sources Toolkit: CRAP Test
Most referencing styles have no specific guidelines for citing ChatGPT or other GenAI tools. Unless specific instructions are provided, you should refer to the guidelines provided by official sites of different citation styles and the Referencing Guides developed by ELC for citation.
Follow the referencing style used in your course for how to cite GenAI content. The full transcript of a response can be included in an appendix or other supplementary materials.
Here is an example of citing the GenAI content based on the APA 7th Referencing guide. You may also refer to How to cite ChatGPT in APA Style for more information.
In-text citation: Author of generative AI model, Year of version used
E.g. (OpenAI, 2023) / OpenAI (2023)
Reference:
Author of AI model used. (Year of AI model used). Name of AI model used (Version of AI model used) [Type or description of AI model used]. Web address of AI model used
E.g. OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Currently, no citation style includes a specific reference type for GenAI content. Some citation styles may use reference templates for software, while others cite the content as personal communication or correspondence.
For information on citing GenAI content in various citation styles, please refer to the following pages.
| Criteria | Microsoft Copilot | Google Gemini | POE AI | OpenAI - ChatGPT | ANTHROP\C's Claude |
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| Access Requirements | Microsoft personal account and Edge browser/mobile app | Google personal account in supported regions | Any email address | Free to use in supported regions | Any email address in supported regions |
| Features | An AI-powered assistant that combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph | An AI chatbot that lets users collaborate with generative AI. | A platform that lets users talk to AI chatbots powered by different language models | An AI assistant that lets users get instant answers, find creative inspiration, and learn something new. | An AI assistant developed by Anthropic that performs cognitive tasks, analyzes images, generates code, and processes multiple languages. |
| Language Models Used | Customized GPT-4, Prometheus Model | Google Gemini (Gemini 1.0 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.0 Advanced) | ChatGPT, GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and more | GPT-3.5, GPT-4 Model | Claude 3 model family (in ascending order of capability: Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Sonnet, and Claude 3 Opus) |
| Access to Internet Information | Yes | Yes | No | Limited Access when using OpenAI plugins | No |
*Please note that the information provided in this table is based on the current situation as of June 2024, and is subject to change. We recommend referring to the official page of the tools for the most up-to-date information.
When it comes to understanding the ownership and authorship of AI works, it's crucial to recognize that the answers can vary depending on the jurisdiction and whether the work is "AI-generated" or "AI-assisted".
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Secretariat's Revised Statement on Intellectual Property Policy and Artificial Intelligence (WIPO/IP/AI/2/GE/20/1 Rev.), certain definitions are provided in paragraph 12 to clarify these terms:
Please keep in mind that these definitions may not be universally accepted and may be subject to interpretation and further legal developments.
