There is, rightly, a lot of concern around AI and data security and privacy. However, it’s important we worry about the right things, and ideally for the right reasons. In particular, we are concerned that too much consideration is being given to the relatively low risks around AI training data obtained through the use of […]
Tag: Governance
I’m sure you all know that the government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan was released this week. I think the plan is a fantastic start. I want to share some of my thoughts on why, and some initial thoughts on what I think it means for us and education as whole. For those that […]
(note: last updated 2 January 2025 – see here for the update history.) Table of Contents Overview of AI tools and data practices Text generation tools ChatGPT (OpenAI) Google Gemini Anthropic Claude Microsoft Copilot (Consumer versions) Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise versions) Perplexity Poe (Quora’s AI Assistant Platform) Image generation tools DALL∙E (OpenAI) Midjourney Adobe Firefly Accessibility […]
Navigating the impacts of generative AI on assessment remains a complex and evolving challenge. In discussing these issues it’s been recommended to encourage students to document the creation of their work. Saving conversation logs with generative AI tools or enabling tracked changes within their documents in order to help them demonstrate their use, or lack […]
(note: last updated 16th Oct 2024 – see here for the update history.) We are getting a lot of questions about licensing options for generative AI tools, so we thought it would be useful to summarise the current situation. It’s fair to say that things are still moving quickly, and there are a fair number […]
Microsoft are making a change to the data protection offered by Copilot (the web version) which, we think, will make it even more attractive as the default option for most Universities and Colleges. Until now, there has been a difference in the level of data protection offered for the version of Copilot available at […]
As technology advances, the role of Generative AI (GenAI) in tertiary education is expanding significantly. GenAI can boost personal productivity, save tutor time and provide students with new tools to support their learning. Yet, it also introduces challenges such as safeguarding privacy, ensuring data security and maintaining academic integrity. This presents a challenge to institutions […]
The proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) tools and services is changing academic teaching and research. As digital tool providers increase the availability of these technologies, academics find themselves at a crossroads. The benefits of GenAI tools, ranging from increased efficiency and improved data analysis to innovative content creation are undeniable. However, it’s crucial to explore […]
Version 1.1 – 3rd Sept 2024. First version published 9th Aug 2024 One key challenge institutions are facing when looking to adopt Generative AI relates to age restrictions and consent issues for learners under 18. This is not a new problem; age restrictions have been in place for several years when using online tools, and institutions […]
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There was a huge amount of interest in sharing details of AI tools in our last HE Community session. We’ve given some thought to how we might best do that in a way that is both useful but also achievable. There are lots of directories of AI tools and we don’t want to try and […]