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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
| 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.
