Ethical AI: Using AI for Your Research

Does your instructor ask you to use AI or encourage it?

🎉 Proceed with caution. Check out our tips here and on our Ethical AI Use guide.

Not sure if your instructor allows AI use?

Check with your instructor and/or refer to your syllabus BEFORE using AI for classwork or any class-related task.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is technology that allows machines to think and learn like humans. AI can do things like recognize speech, make decisions, and translate languages.

How AI Helps in Research:

• Analyzing Data: AI can quickly look through large amounts of data to find patterns and trends.
• Understanding Text: AI can read and understand human language, making it easier to analyze written information.
• Predicting Trends: AI can use past data to predict future events or trends.
• Automating Tasks: AI can handle repetitive tasks, giving researchers more time to focus on complex work.

Using AI responsibly ensures that your research is accurate, fair, and trustworthy. Ethical use of AI helps prevent bias, misinformation, and misuse of data.

Key Points to Remember:

• Verify Information: Always check AI-generated data against credible sources.
• Avoid Bias: Be aware of potential biases in AI tools and work to minimize them.
• Maintain Integrity: Use AI to support your research, not to replace critical thinking and analysis.

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