The terms of use of AI applications may require, for example, that the user must have the necessary rights (including copyrights) to the content they input into the application, e.g. to make abstract or to translate. In practice, most AI applications from well-known service providers include such a condition and it needs to be checked every time content is input into AI application. For instance, articles that the author has shared under CC licenses allowing commercial use and modification (CC-BY and CC0) can be input into AI applications, and similarly, content for which you have separately obtained permission from the rights holder for use in AI applications.
The Kopiosto copying license does not permit at all the input of copies made under the license into AI applications.
See also Artificial Intelligence in Electronic Resources License Agreements.
If you utilize generative AI for academic research or content production:
Along with the methods you use, describe how you've incorporated AI in your work. If it pertains to research, thoroughly document the various stages of the research process from raw data to the final product and, if possible, provide the original raw data. This ensures the integrity and transparency of your research process and demonstrates the reliability of your findings.
Employ AI as a support to your thinking, reading, and writing, not as a replacement. You can use AI for tasks such as information gathering, facilitating reading, brainstorming perspectives, and refining your content, but don't rely on it to think and write on your behalf.
Always verify the accuracy of the text generated by AI. Ensure the sources it cites actually exist and that the information can be found in the referred sources. If the AI doesn't cite sources, use other information retrieval methods like databases, Google Scholar, etc., to identify the origins of the AI's responses and to cite in your work.
Don't solely rely on a single source, be it a traditional article or generative AI. Seek information diversely and always critically assess sources and the information they provide to avoid biases, inaccuracies, contradictions, and plagiarism.
Always cite your sources, including those from AI.
Ensure that any text content to which generative AI might request access does not contain personal, sensitive, or confidential information.
Adhere to the guidelines provided by your university, supervisor, or teacher regarding the use of AI in academic writing.
Sources:
Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative AI in Scholarly Research
Liner.ai. (2023). LINER Copilot (27.6.) [Prompt: “How to use generative AI responsibly in academic writing”, 27.6.2023]
Students vs Robots: A Student's Guide to Responsible Use of Generative AI
Recommendations:
Please read the service's privacy notice and terms of use carefully, so you understand what data the service stores, where it is stored, how long it's retained, and whether the data is shared with third parties. Frequently, servers are located outside the EU/EEA region.
If you need to create an account to use the AI application, be cautious about the information you share during the account setup.
Typically, all data and conversations you share with AI applications are stored and used to improve the service or for other purposes defined by the service provider. Do not share personal information, sensitive data, confidential details, or trade secrets. Determine whether you can disable or limit data storage in the application you're using.
If an AI application is used in research, participants must be informed about the use of the AI in the privacy notice. Ensure that the research complies with data protection regulations.
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