Guidelines on the use of AI tools

Guidelines on the use of AI tools for doctoral students of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology:

1. Use AI in a manner consistent with ethical principles and applicable laws. Always ensure that AI-generated content does not violate copyright or other intellectual property rights. Review the terms of service of the AI tools you use.
2. Clearly label any content created with the help of AI. Inform students and colleagues about your use of AI in teaching and other professional activities, as well as the specific tools you use.
3. Verify AI-generated information before publishing, using it in academic and research work, or applying it professionally. Do not create content that may mislead, offend, or harm others.
4. Avoid entering personal or sensitive data, as well as intellectual or business-critical information, into AI systems. Such data may, under certain circumstances, become public. Ensure compliance with GDPR (RODO) and the internal regulations of Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
5. Use AI as a supplementary tool in the teaching process without replacing comprehensive educational efforts or student assessments. As an academic instructor, clearly communicate to students the extent to which they are allowed to use generative AI tools.
6. Regularly expand your knowledge and participate in training sessions on responsible and effective use of AI technologies.
7. Remember that you are responsible for the content you publish or share, even if it was created using AI.

Guidelines on the use of AI tools related to participation in the courses provided by the Doctoral School of Wrocław University of Science and Technology

1. Ensure that materials generated by AI do not violate copyright and comply with anti-plagiarism guidelines.
2. Clearly indicate any portions of your work that were created using AI tools.
3. Verify the accuracy of information generated by AI before using it. Do not use AI to create misleading, offensive, or harmful content.
4. Do not input personal or confidential data, as well as intellectual property or business-sensitive information, into AI systems. Once entered, such data may, under certain circumstances, become public. Always adhere to privacy regulations, including GDPR (RODO), and the University's Study Regulations.
5. Use AI as a support tool, not as the primary source for creating academic assignments or projects. Your work must reflect your own knowledge and skills. Follow the AI usage rules established by your academic instructor. Utilize AI as a tool to enhance your creativity and skills rather than as a substitute for independent work.
6. Participate in training sessions on responsible and effective use of AI offered by the university.
7. Remember that you are fully responsible for the content you present, even if it was produced using AI.

For more information on the use of AI tools at the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, visit the Information Technology Department's website.

Guidelines from scientific publishers on the use of AI tools

Publishers of scientific articles establish their own guidelines on the use of AI tools (including generative AI) in the process of preparing and writing research articles:

• Elsevier
• IEEE
• Nature
• Oxford University Press
• Springer
• Wiley

Additional guidelines on the use of AI tools in scientific research

• Guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research developed by the European Research Area Forum
• The American Institute of Mathematical Sciences Guidelines for the Use of AI Tools in Writing and Research
• The Dutch Research Council (NWO) policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI)
• The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Guidelines for the Use of AI