Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools are programs that create new content such as text, images or code based on the data that it has been trained on. As with any new technology, gen AI presents opportunities and challenges for higher education. GenAI tools can help you develop your knowledge and skills, but it’s important to use these tools in appropriate and ethical ways.

It’s important to understand how to use genAI appropriately in your learning and assessment, to ensure you are demonstrating your own learning based on your own original work. Some things to consider that will assist you in this:

• Check guidance from Unit Coordinators and assessment instructions for information about the use of genAI in each unit and each assessment task. If genAI use is not permitted, please do not use genAI tools.
• Before using any genAI tool, take time to investigate how it works, including the data it was trained on. This will help you understand potential strengths and limitations.
• Check any output against other sources of information. GenAI tools may present inaccurate, biased or outdated information, or make up or misrepresent sources. Given these limitations, it is essential for you to apply your own knowledge of the subject and your critical thinking skills to assess the genAI output.
• Always use genAI tools in conjunction with other sources to ensure accuracy and reliability in work you present.
• Like any source, reference any output from genAI in your assessment (and in the reference list) in accordance with the referencing requirements of the unit. It is important to acknowledge the work of others in your assignment.
• Use genAI content as guidance or a prompt for further research or consideration. Ensure that all work submitted is your own, and not copied from a genAI tool.
• Always consider the ethical implications of using genAI and be mindful of the privacy of your own, and others’, information. As a general rule, don’t give genAI personal or confidential information.

If you’re unsure about the appropriate use of genAI, please contact your Unit Coordinator or UNE’s Academic Skills Office. Getting feedback and advice early can assist you in using genAI in appropriate ways and avoid unintentional errors in use Inappropriate use of genAI may be a breach of academic integrity under the Student Academic Integrity Policy so please avoid the following:

• Using genAI tools beyond the permitted instructions within each unit
• Using output from genAI tools without acknowledgment
• Presenting false, inaccurate or misleading information or references generated by AI. While you may not be aware of the errors, you are responsible for the work submitted under your name
• Copying and pasting output from a genAI tool into your submitted assessment.