Generative AI Guidelines for Institutional use

Generative AI is a type of Artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data using generative models, often in response to prompts. Generative AI models learn the patterns and structure of their input training data and then generate new data that has similar characteristics.

As the use of Generative AI (GenAI) continues to evolve at Algonquin College, it is increasingly applied across various areas of the institution. While GenAI offers significant potential benefits, it also introduces notable risks. In response to these developments, the College Technologies Committee (CTC) has approved the creation of specific guidelines for the institutional use of GenAI tools. These guidelines are designed to align with approaches taken by multiple higher education institutions in Canada and the United States, as well as with the risks identified by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

The primary aim of the Generative AI guidelines for Institutional Use is to ensure the legal, ethical, and secure use of GenAI technology within the College. By outlining best practices for using and developing GenAI models and applications for business purposes, these guidelines aim to foster a safe and informed approach to GenAI usage. Specific guidelines for educational and academic purposes will be developed and published separately.

As GenAI technologies and their applications continue to evolve, these guidelines will be updated to reflect new insights and best practices, helping to raise awareness and enable the safe integration of GenAI within the College.

The Generative AI Guidelines for institutional use are accessible via the link : AC Generative AI Guidelines for Institutional_Use

The list of College approved Generative AI tools is accessible via this link: College Approved Generative AI Tools