Generative AI – FAQ

Are there supports to learn more about Generative AI?

Absolutely!

Learning and Teaching Services is available to meet with you to discuss the use of Generative AI within your teaching. Please use our bookings page to schedule an appointment with us here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/lts/book-an-appointment/

Additionally, Learning and Teaching Services will be offering Feedback Sessions and Workshops in the near future. Keep an eye on our Professional Development page here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/lts/pd/

Is there a tool that can detect if Generative Tools are used on assignments?

There are tools that suggest they can detect Generative AI use. However, they often produce results that include false positives (e.g. tool incorrectly identifies content as Generative AI created) and false negatives (e.g. tool incorrectly identifies Generative AI-created content as human-created). Furthermore, research has shown that detection tools can often identify the written work of non-native English speakers as Generative AI-created.

This memo from the Senior Vice-President, Academic at Algonquin describes these concerns about AI detector tools. It also outlines the College’s decision not to purchase licensing for Turnitin’s AI Detector Tool.

Use of Turnitin AI Detector (January 2, 2024 memo)

When using other tools, there is privacy and security concerns related to uploading of student papers that include their personal information (e.g. names, email addresses, student numbers etc.)

Therefore, using detector tools to check for GPT-generated content is not advised.

How should students cite Generative AI tools when using it within their work?

Please refer to the following links on APA and MLA formatting of generative AI use:

Algonquin College Library: Citing AI Content by Citation Style (Note: there are additional helpful links on the top menu of this page)

APA 7th Edition Resources: Citing AI-generated Content in Assignments See “Artificial Intelligence” tab. (Algonquin College Library, June 19, 2023)

MLA 9: Citing AI-Generated Text and Images (Seneca College, June 14, 2023)

How can I try out GenAI tools for myself?

Algonquin provides access to an enterprise license for Microsoft Copilot for faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more at https://www.algonquincollege.com/lts/ai/tools/