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Rules for the use of generative AI in examinations updated
The academic environments should be aware of any need to change course descriptions - including for spring 2025
The rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) in examinations have been updated and replace the previously applicable guidelines, which were announced on 29 September 2023.
What are the general rules?
It is permitted for students to use generative AI when completing written take-home assignments, including bachelor projects, graduation projects and master’s theses, provided that generative AI content is clearly indicated.
It is not permitted to use generative AI in connection with written site tests, other supervised exams or in connection with oral tests.
Any exceptions will be stated in the course description.
What’s new?
Needs may vary from class to class or exam to exam. Therefore, the updated rules allow for a specific assessment in the course as to whether generative AI can be used in examinations. If it is necessary to deviate from the general rules, the exception will be stated in the applicable course description.
The academic environments should be aware of the faculty’s annual cycle and deadlines for any changes to course descriptions for upcoming semesters.
In the information to students, course descriptions will be emphasised as the place to read up on the use of generative AI, and lecturers will be referred to if there is any doubt.
Would you like to know more?
Information for students and related guidance will continuously be updated at mitsdu.dk/AIatSDU until 1 September 2024 when the updated rules come into force. Furthermore, the updated rules will be announced on various channels in a collaboration across faculties and units within the Central Administrative.
Information for SDU’s employees is gathered on a dedicated page on ‘Teaching, examination and education’ service page on SDUnet. From here you will be able to access the rules and the information available to students.
Questions about the rules can be addressed to: uddannelsesjura@sdu.dk.
Questions and comments regarding the process for updating the rules can be directed to Project Manager Nina Thorsted Petersen at ninat@sdu.dk.
Questions about the dissemination of the rules can be addressed to: uddannelseskommunikation@sdu.dk.
Questions about skills development for lecturers in the use of generative AI, as well as facilitation of academic discussions about generative AI in exams, can be addressed to: sduup@sdu.dk
The current rules are available in this article, which was published on the ‘Teaching, examination and education’ service page on 29 September 2023.