On March 16th, Korea University (KU) announced guidelines on the use of AI-based generative tools such as ChatGPT in both general and classroom settings. The aim of this move is to cultivate a more active and participatory environment while taking advantage of the benefits of current technological developments.
The guideline emphasizes the rights of learners to use AI-based generative tools in order to save time and effort. KU President Kim Dong-one noted the limitations of ChatGPT, “We need to teach students to properly use ChatGPT and not rely on it entirely.”
KU has decided to take further measures in order to prevent any potential disadvantages from AI-based technologies such as plagiarism, cheating, and the detrimental weakening of critical thinking skills. Courses on AI ethics and the collection of empirical data such as material gathered through interviews will be provided for students and peers. Furthermore, KU wants to encourage students to apply their critical thinking skills in order to identify any biased information from ChatGPT content.
These guidelines are now distributed to teachers and instructors, who have the responsibility to decide whether to restrict the use of AI-based technologies or allow its use during their classes. These terms should be specified in the course syllabus to clearly inform the students.
Korea University is one of the most prominent universities in South Korea, offering a wide range of programs and degrees in subjects ranging from humanities and social sciences to engineering and natural sciences. Its graduate school is one of the few institutions in South Korea to receive accreditation from the Ministry of Education. The university is renowned for its robust academic program that encourages students to pursue higher learning while keeping in line with the university’s mission of building greater research capabilities. Additionally, the institution is home to Korea’s first AI-focused graduate school, which offers various research opportunities for its students.
