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Logistics: Generative AI for Students

HCC's Guidelines for the Use of AI and Generative AI

HCC strives to be an institution of innovation that prepares its students for work in the modern, ever-evolving workplace. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool creates global opportunities that have not previously been seen. Generative AI models are powerful tools that can support key components of HCC’s mission, including teaching, learning, research, writing support, and data analysis. The use of Generative AI also carries potential risks and limitations. HCC seeks to use Generative AI in a manner that encourages innovation while limiting risks to the institution and its stakeholders and ensuring the use of trustworthy information.

Source:
HCC Board of Trustees: CRB(LOCAL)
Technology Resources Generative Artificial Intelligence
Adopted 6/26/2024

AI at HCC

Definitions

At HCC "Artificial Intelligence” means technology that can automate or execute certain tasks designed by humans. “Generative AI” means a type of AI that can create text, images, video, audio, and code based on prompts from a user.

Source:
HCC Board of Trustees: CRB(LOCAL)
Technology Resources Generative Artificial Intelligence
Adopted 6/26/2024

AI in Higer Education

Student Use of AI

When can HCC students use AI or GAI for course work?

AI or GAI  can be use for academic work when instructors allow it! 

The unauthorized use of any AI or GAI is viewed as scholastic dishonesty and its consider cheating.

Source: HCC Board of Trustees:FLB(LOCAL)
Students Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct
Adopted 6/26/204

Talk with Your Professor!

Communicating with your professors is crucial for your success at HCC!

Don't be shy, be prepared! Check these tips:

1. Most likely, your professor will have your course set on Eagle Online Canvas. Please make sure to visit the course, check the syllabus, and keep up with your professor's announcements!

2. Read your syllabus! What does the syllabus say about using generative AI for class?

3. Engage your professor in a conversation about the appropriate use of generative ai on their course!

4. Talk to a librarian about generative AI. Librarians can assist you in figuring out the proper use of AI for your academic work!

Generative AI Tools


Beware of AI/GAI Mistakes!

Hallucinations

GAI hallucinations happen when a computer or AI/GAI system says something that is incorrect or doesn't make sense.
style="text-align: center;">This happens because the AI tries to guess based on the information it has, but it can get things wrong and make fake answers or fake sources!

Bias

AI/GAI can produce biased or unfair results if it has been trained on data that contains biases, leading to discrimination or unfair treatment of certain groups.

Misinterpretation

AI might misinterpret inputs due to a lack of context or nuanced understanding, leading to incorrect or inappropriate responses.


Alexandra Almestica, MSLS, MPA

alexandra.almestica@hccs.edu

713-318-2142

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