How to use AI as a student
If your course allows for it, you can utilise artificial intelligence (AI) for assignments and submissions where all resources are permitted. Examples of AI includes ChatGPT, GPT UiO and Microsoft Copilot. Make sure to familiarise yourself with what AI is and the recommended practices for its use.
The rules for using AI will vary between courses and assignments. Always ask your lecturer if you are uncertain about what is permitted.
Guidelines for using AI
- Use AI as a support, not as a replacement for your own work.
- Clearly indicate when and how you have utilised AI.
- AI can be a supplement for understanding topics, curriculum, and terminology, but always verify the information against reliable sources.
- Avoid sharing sensitive information and copyrighted material in AI tools without approval.
Using AI tools in your studies (ChatGPT, GPT UiO, Copilot)
- In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) primarily refers to large language models such as ChatGPT, GPT UiO, and Microsoft Copilot.
- We recommend using GPT UiO or Microsoft Copilot, as this ensures your data is secure. Neither personal information nor data you input will be shared further, and conversations will not be used to train future models.
- These tools can generate text, summarise information, suggest ideas, and answer questions by analysing patterns from vast amounts of text.
- They can be useful tools, but they have limitations – they do not understand the content they produce and can make mistakes.
Be transparent about using AI
As a student at UiO, you adhere to academic norms of integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Your own work
You may use AI tools to support your learning. However, your submissions should reflect your own knowledge and interpretation. Use AI tools for inspiration only, not to produce your actual submission.
Avoid suspicion of plagiarism and cheating
If you use AI in academic work, be clear about how the tool was utilised. Specify the assistance it provided.
Attempts at cheating can have serious consequences for your further studies:
Other resources on AI at UiO
More questions about AI?
UiO has several resources that can assist you:
- Your lecturers: Ask them about the rules for AI use in their course.
- Guidance services: At the Academic Writing Centre at the University Library, you can receive personal guidance, both physically and digitally.
