Conclusion

If your institution is interested in creating an Artificial Intelligence use policy, the individuals involved must recognize that any newly-developed policy should be a living document. The process for creating and updating the policy needs to be ongoing as available tools and best practices evolve. The world is an ever-changing place, and the AI landscape is rapidly evolving, as it has been since the fall of 2022 when ChatGPT first gained a presence on college campuses. If your institution has not yet developed a policy, engaging with this document is a great first step. Creating an AI policy requires a great deal of commitment, but the faculty, students, and campus operations will ultimately benefit from the creation of consistent, supportive messaging.