Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model Policy (Originally written by Katy Pearce at the University of Washington) 

We know that artificial intelligence text generators like ChatGPT are powerful tools that are increasingly used by many. While they can be incredibly useful for some tasks (creating lists of things, for example), they are not a replacement for critical thinking and writing. Artificial intelligence text generators are “large language models” – they are trained to reproduce sequences of words, not to understand or explain anything. Learning how to use artificial intelligence well is a skill that takes time to develop. Moreover, there are many drawbacks to using artificial intelligence text generators for assignments and quiz answers. Some of those limitations include:

• Artificial intelligence text generators like ChatGPT are sometimes wrong. If the tool gives you incorrect information and you use it in your writing, you are held accountable for it.
• Most, if not all, artificial intelligence text generators are not familiar with our readings or class discussions and will not draw from that material when generating answers. This will result in writing that will be obviously not created by someone enrolled in the course. 

It is okay for you to use artificial intelligence text generators in this course, BUT:

• You must use them in a way that helps you learn, not hampers learning. Remember that these are tools to assist you in your coursework, not a replacement for your own learning of the material, critical thinking ability, and writing skills.
• Be transparent: I expect that you will include a short paragraph at the end of the assignment that explains what you used the artificial intelligence tool for and why. (For example: “I used Grammarly to give me feedback on my sentence structure.” Or “I did not understand a term in the textbook and I asked ChatGPT to explain it to me.”)

If you are using artificial intelligence text generators to help you in this class and you’re not doing well on assignments, I expect that you will reflect upon the role that the tool may play in your class performance and consider changing your use. If artificial intelligence text generators are used in ways that are nefarious or unacknowledged, you may be subject to the academic misconduct policies detailed earlier in the syllabus.