Frequently asked questions

• There are many ways generative AI tools can enhance your productivity and enhancing the learning experience. See our Tips on using generative AI to help you study page.  
• Where your module convenor has informed you that its use is permitted in your assessment. If you are unsure, please check with your module convenor, before using it on your assessment.

• If referenced or acknowledged (for the use of examples or images in assignments).

It is important to note that presenting AI-generated text or images as your own work constitutes a form of plagiarism.   

• The use of any type of generative artificial intelligence tools (such as text generating, image generating, computer software generating, and translators) is not permitted in your assignment unless your module convenor has explicitly specified that their use is permitted.
  

• When using generative AI tools (for example, ChatGPT, Copilot or DALL-E) to assist with your assignments, it is critical that you acknowledge the use of these tools and appropriately attribute all AI-generated content in your work. Failing to do so is a violation of academic integrity and would constitute an academic offence as stated under Annex 10 of the credit framework for taught courses.

Remember, the purpose of assignments is to assess your own skills and knowledge, and using AI to produce content goes against this fundamental principle. 

When permitted to use Generative AI tools in your assignments, the module's assessment instructions will detail how to acknowledge their usage appropriately.

Please check with your module convenor if you are not sure.

For instance, you may be instructed to:

• Add a specific statement clarifying if you employed Generative AI tools in your work.
• Document the tool used, the prompts given, the outputs created by the tool, and any alterations made to the tool's outputs.
• Provide a reflection on your utilisation of Generative AI, and share insights from your interaction with it.

See guidance on how to reference AI sources.

• Using generative AI tools as the sole source of information when researching for assignments. Tools (such as ChatGPT and Copilot) can generate false information or opinions that are not supported by facts or evidence. You should always fact-check and verify any information generated by a language model before using it in your work.
  
• Using generative AI tools to revise for exams is not recommended, as the text created can be incorrect.

Currently, OpenAI does not offer institutional licenses, which means there is no central licensing mechanism available. 

However, we are interested in learning more about the release date and price of Microsoft Copilot.

For now, we suggest using the freely available generative AI tools.

Many generative AI tools are currently available for free.  

Please note: this is a fast-moving area and some tools may have introduced fees after this guidance was created.

There are a variety of text-based tools, such as: Gemini (Google); ChatGPT (OpenAI); Claude (Anthropic); Hugging Chat (HuggingFace); Llama2 (Meta).

Additionally, there are tools for generating images, videos, and music, including: DALL-E 3 (OpenAI’s image GenAI tool); Dream (WOMBO’s image GenAI tool); MidJourney (Image GenAI tool);  Runway (Video GenAI tool); Boomy (Music GenAI tool); Voicemod (Music GenAI tool). 

You can find guidelines on how you can use generative AI to enhance your learning on the Guidelines page