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Udelar approves 11 guiding principles for AI use in classrooms
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Udelar approves 11 guiding principles for AI use in classrooms

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The University of the Republic (Udelar) in Uruguay approved 11 guiding principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
  • The principles aim to guide the ethical, transparent, and responsible development and application of AI within the university.
  • Future steps include developing specific guidelines for different university areas, such as teaching, research, administration, and health sciences.

The University of the Republic (Udelar) has established 11 guiding principles for the use of artificial intelligence, aiming to ensure responsible development and application within its academic and administrative spheres. The decision by the Central Governing Council (CDC) acknowledges the pervasive nature of AI, extending beyond university management to impact teaching, research, and administrative tasks.

AI should not be seen solely as a problem, but also as a tool that the university must use responsibly.

— Marcelo FioriFiori, a professor at the Faculty of Engineering, explained the university's approach to AI.

Marcelo Fiori, a professor at the Faculty of Engineering and a key figure in the project, emphasized that AI should be viewed as a tool rather than solely a problem. The approved principles focus on ethical considerations, transparency, responsibility, and the explicit declaration of AI tool usage. These guidelines are intended to orient any application of AI within the university setting.

While the current document outlines general principles, Udelar plans to develop specific guidelines tailored to different university areas. Fiori noted that particular attention will be given to the health sector due to the sensitive nature of data and diagnostic processes. The Faculty of Engineering already has its own specific AI guidelines, and other disciplines are expected to develop their unique approaches.

the principles approved seek to guide any use of these technologies within the university environment, establishing general criteria related to ethics, transparency, responsibility, and the need to explicitly declare when artificial intelligence tools are used.

— Marcelo FioriFiori described the purpose of the newly approved guiding principles for AI.

Fiori highlighted the importance of embracing AI's potential as an educational tool, cautioning against viewing it solely as a threat. He also pointed to research indicating the need for students to develop specific skills in relation to AI, suggesting that future educational policies will address this need. The university's initiative reflects a proactive approach to integrating AI responsibly into higher education.

it would be a mistake to approach artificial intelligence solely as a threat and not also recognize its potential as an educational tool.

— Marcelo FioriFiori commented on the university's perspective on AI's role in education.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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