Wednesday, November 19, 2025

AI Safety Use and Policy

 

🤖 Geotech University Adopted AI Model: The 4-P Framework (Adjusted)

Geotech University adopts the "4-P Hybrid Model" for integrating Artificial Intelligence into its learning, research, and administrative functions.


P-Factor, Definition, Geotech University Application, Focus & Goal

1. Pedagogy, AI as a Teaching/Learning Aid,"AI tools integrated into modular assignments enhance critical thinking, data analysis, and technical writing as a ""Co-Pilot"".","Enhance Learning Outcomes: Use AI to accelerate research and synthesis, but mandate citation and verification of all output."

2. Policy,Governance and Ethical Use,"Creation of clear guidelines for submission integrity, data privacy, and intellectual property (IP) rights concerning AI-generated content.",Ensure Academic Integrity: Define permissible AI limits in submissions and establish clear consequences for misuse (see Safety Policy).

3. Practical Research, AI as a Research Accelerator,"Faculty and doctoral students utilize AI for high-level tasks like hypothesis generation, large-scale data modeling, and literature gap analysis.","Drive Innovation: Leverage AI to increase research output and efficiency, requiring mandatory transparency regarding the specific models used."

4. Privacy & Protection,Data Security and Safety,"Strict controls on input data to protect PII, proprietary research, and university data from interaction with external LLMs.",Maintain Data Integrity: Prohibit the input of confidential University or research data into non-vetted public AI platforms.


🚨 Geotech University AI Responsible Use and Safety Policy (Continued)

1. Academic Integrity and Citation Policy

Students must maintain intellectual honesty when using AI tools.

  • Transparency is Mandatory: Any use of an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Midjourney) in generating text, code, images, or data must be explicitly acknowledged and cited in the bibliography or footnotes.

  • Verification Requirement: Students are ultimately responsible for the accuracy and originality of all submitted work. AI-generated content must be fact-checked and verified by the student. Submitting unedited, AI-generated output as original work is considered plagiarism.

  • Non-Permitted Use (Default): Unless explicitly permitted by the faculty member in the assignment prompt or course syllabus, the use of AI tools for generating final answers, essays, or code solutions is prohibited.

  • Assessment Misuse: Using AI to complete take-home exams, quizzes, or high-stakes assessments is classified as academic misconduct.

2. Data Safety and Privacy Policy

Protecting institutional and personal data is paramount when interacting with AI systems.

  • No Confidential Data Input: Users must not input or paste any sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information into public, third-party AI tools. This includes PII, proprietary research, and internal administrative documents.

  • Vetted Platforms Only: Faculty and staff handling sensitive information are restricted to using only University-vetted and licensed AI environments.

  • IP Rights: When using AI for creative or research output, users must be aware that the intellectual property (IP) rights may be complex. Geotech University asserts that any AI-generated output resulting from University resources or research falls under the existing G.U. IP policy.

3. Faculty and Researcher Guidelines

Faculty are expected to lead by example in the responsible integration of AI.

  • Syllabus Disclosure: Faculty must clearly outline the permissible and non-permissible use of AI for every course and assignment, specifically within the Modular Syllabus Template.

  • Tool Selection: Faculty should prioritize and recommend AI tools that adhere to high privacy standards.

  • Curriculum Adaptation: Faculty are encouraged to design assignments that require critical interaction with AI (e.g., "Analyze this AI-generated answer and identify its flaws.").

4. Enforcement and Review

  • Detection: Geotech University reserves the right to use AI detection software and internal analytics to check for undisclosed AI generation.

  • Consequences: Violations of this policy will be processed under the standard Geotech University Academic Misconduct and Employee Disciplinary policies.

  • Policy Review: This policy will be reviewed and updated annually by the G.U. Academic Affairs and Technology Safety Committee.

posted by GEOTECH UNIVERSITY @ November 19, 2025