Sask. Universities say they’re adapting to AI technology rather than fighting it
Students and faculty at Saskatchewan universities are allowed — and in some cases even encouraged — to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) as long as they’re doing it in an ethical way, according to the institutions.
On Nov. 30, 2022, ChatGPT was made available to the masses. The AI tool can generate plain language responses of various lengths, leading some to use it as an alternative to doing their own writing.
ChatGPT caused a variety of reactions in the world of academia, according to Dr. Nancy Turner, the senior director of teaching and learning enhancement at the University of Saskatchewan.
“ChatGPT in November was what I thought then prompted all of this attention and more kind of concern,” said Turner. “But also identification of opportunities in higher education.”
Turner said the university recognizes that generative AI isn’t going anywhere. The U of S website now features a Frequently Asked Questions