Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) at Bond University
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is both impressive and limited. Read on for a summary of the things you need to know for your studies here at Bond.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
Examples of appropriate use
The use of Generative AI (GenAI) differs across subjects and assessment tasks according to the learning outcomes being addressed. Students must check each assessment task sheet for details of whether and how GenAI can be used.
The below examples demonstrate how GenAI is being used in assessment.
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What is GenAI?
GenAI uses complex algorithms to generate text, images, data, sounds, and videos based on existing data. The data source is called a corpus. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT produce text from large datasets in response to prompts.
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How can I use GenAI?
If you are a new student, complete the Academic Integrity Module.
Some subjects permit the use of GenAI and others do not. Ask your educators about the use of GenAI in each subject, including Beyond Bond.
The use of GenAI at Bond must align with Bond’s principles of academic integrity and you must uphold the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.
All assessment submissions must include a completed Statement of Authorship.
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Benefits of using GenAI
GenAI is capable of quickly completing otherwise time-consuming tasks such as data gathering and analysis. It is also a valuable scoping tool.
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Risks of using GenAI
- GenAI output is unreliable – GenAI calculates answers based on your input. It doesn’t “think” and it can’t understand the meaning of either the input or the results. It may also generate a fake response (an ‘AI hallucination’) or fake references.
- GenAI output is biased – GenAI’s corpus (its data source) is limited. It doesn’t consider that its answer might be discriminatory and that marginalised people might be under-represented. This can result in biased and inaccurate output.
- GenAI output is dated – GenAI’s corpus relies almost completely on text that is more than 18 months old. Because of this, the response it gives you may no longer be correct.
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Consequences of GenAI misuse
The unauthorised or improper use of GenAI is academic misconduct. Make sure you are familiar with the Student Code of Conduct Policy. Research students should also read the Research Misconduct Policy.
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How do I cite GenAI?
The styles in use at Bond University are yet to publish specific guidelines on how to cite and reference output from GenAI tools.
In the interim the Library has developed these FAQs to provide consistent advice.
The referencing style guides will be updated with specific information when available.
GenAI uses complex algorithms to generate text, images, data, sounds, and videos based on existing data. The data source is called a corpus. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT produce text from large datasets in response to prompts.
If you are a new student, complete the Academic Integrity Module.
Some subjects permit the use of GenAI and others do not. Ask your educators about the use of GenAI in each subject, including Beyond Bond.
The use of GenAI at Bond must align with Bond’s principles of academic integrity and you must uphold the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.
All assessment submissions must include a completed Statement of Authorship.
GenAI is capable of quickly completing otherwise time-consuming tasks such as data gathering and analysis. It is also a valuable scoping tool.
- GenAI output is unreliable – GenAI calculates answers based on your input. It doesn’t “think” and it can’t understand the meaning of either the input or the results. It may also generate a fake response (an ‘AI hallucination’) or fake references.
- GenAI output is biased – GenAI’s corpus (its data source) is limited. It doesn’t consider that its answer might be discriminatory and that marginalised people might be under-represented. This can result in biased and inaccurate output.
- GenAI output is dated – GenAI’s corpus relies almost completely on text that is more than 18 months old. Because of this, the response it gives you may no longer be correct.
The unauthorised or improper use of GenAI is academic misconduct. Make sure you are familiar with the Student Code of Conduct Policy. Research students should also read the Research Misconduct Policy.
The styles in use at Bond University are yet to publish specific guidelines on how to cite and reference output from GenAI tools.
In the interim the Library has developed these FAQs to provide consistent advice.
The referencing style guides will be updated with specific information when available.
Academic Integrity Module (AIM)
AIM is a 30-minute, online module that is compulsory for new students, recommended for continuing students and available to staff.
Support services
References
AAIN Generative AI Working Group. (2023). AAIN Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines. Australian Academic Integrity Network. https://doi.org/10.26187/sbwr-kq49
James Cook University. (n.d.). Using Artificial Intelligence. https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/learningcentre/academic-integrity/using-artificial-intelligence
The University of Queensland. (n.d.). Artificial Intelligence. https://web.library.uq.edu.au/research-tools-techniques/digital-essentials/artificial-intelligence?p=0#0