Reflexión de la Bauhaus-Universidad de Weimar a propósito del uso de AI generativa en la enseñanza:
Dear students, dear teaching staff, dear colleagues,
The topic of AI-generated texts (and other media formats) has been
discussed intensively at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in recent
months and the university has been closely following media reports and
studies. AI experts at the university have made reports in several
committees and work groups on the technical history of AI and the
associated risks and opportunities for studying and teaching. This has
triggered an important ongoing discussion that takes into consideration
the dynamic development of this issue.
The predominant opinion at the moment is that this type of AI cannot be
stopped and thus cannot be effectively prohibited. Instead, we should
recognise the opportunities this technology offers for studying and
teaching purposes when accompanied by appropriate examination
regulations (e.g. declaration of originality), adapting examination
formats (e.g. competence-based examinations), and providing targeted
training for instructors and students.
· Using aids is generally not prohibited in many exam formats,
provided their use is clearly stated. Based on the current situation,
the undisclosed use of AI-generated texts (and other media formats) in
assignments and theses is in direct conflict with the declaration of
originality that students must submit and is therefore considered
academic dishonesty or cheating. In contrast to plagiarism, however,
AI-generated texts cannot currently be detected using anti-plagiarism
software; similarly, this has always been the case for non-digital forms
of support, such as ghostwriting, etc.
· Students, faculty and staff are advised to take advantage of
further education and training opportunities offered through, for
example, the eTeach-Netzwerk [1]. We ask that instructors consider
sustainable examination formats and how to impart skills in light of the
challenges posed by AI-supported tools.
· With this in mind, it is now necessary for the university to
engage in a discussion on how to handle text-generating artificial
intelligence in any case where it might be used. The Student and
Academic Affairs Committee [2] will continuously be addressing this
topic on a regular basis. We encourage you to submit any questions or
suggestions you may have.
Further information can be found in a March 2023 report from the
Ruhr-Universität Bochum and a June 2023 paper from the »
Hochschulforum Digitalisierung [3] (HFD)«: