University of Saskatchewan develops policy around AI, ChatGPT
Almost a year ago, ChatGPT made its global debut. Now the University of Saskatchewan is developing policies on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in the classroom.
This unanticipated release of AI technology brought with it both positive and negative implications say experts like Nancy Turner, an AI policy specialist at the University of Saskatchewan.
"There's lots of excitement, lots of good discussion going on in those areas, and it's unknown, it's changing quickly. It's such a rapidly evolving landscape, it's difficult to stay on top of and keep up with, so we've got people who are doing that work, and sharing that with our faculty." Turner said.
The University of Saskatchewan, while cautious about the potential for plagiarism, is also embracing this technology. They are giving faculty the authority to decide whether to incorporate programs like ChatGPT and Bing AI into their courses.
Turner said that the approach taken by the university will be balanced.
"We're certainly understanding there are challenges that come with the broader accessibility of generative AI. When it comes to assignments and courses, we are asking faculty to determine whether or not they want to use programs like ChatGPT," Turner said.
As AI continues to reshape the employment landscape, educational institutions are gearing up to prepare students for an evolving world.
"It can take jobs possibly in the future,” one student told CTV News. “I think that's quite a ways away. Right now when we use it, I think there are a lot of positives."
With ChatGPT and similar AI technologies becoming increasingly widespread in education, faculty, students, and educators now have to navigate a new landscape marked by both opportunities and challenges.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6979388.1722030190!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games.
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
Missing 3-year-old boy found dead in creek in Mississauga: police
A three-year-old boy has been found dead a day after he went missing in a park in Mississauga, Peel police say.
Irish museum pulls Sinead O'Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.
Winnipeg senior's account overdrawn for $146,000 water bill
A Winnipeg senior is getting soaked with a six-figure water bill.
Turpel-Lafond won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Driver charged after flashing high beams at approaching police
Orillia OPP arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving after flashing their high beams.
Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday
Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning.
Health Canada warns some naloxone kits contain false instructions
Health Canada is warning some take-home naloxone kits come with bad instructions that should be ignored in favour of the correct guidance.