THE FAR Eastern University released its guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence for its faculty and students to utilize these technologies without compromising academic standards.

The guidelines aim to implement policies regarding transparency and limitations of use and place utmost importance on maintaining FEU’s principle of student-centered pedagogy and learning.

FEU Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Maria Teresa Trinidad Tinio said that FEU welcomes AI as an education tool, however, it should not serve as a replacement for students’ actual performance.

“AI has been here for a long time, and FEU welcomes its use as an educational tool. However, it should not serve as a replacement for actual students’ performance. That’s why we needed to come up with a policy highlighting academic integrity, and we also conduct workshops to guide students on the proper use of AI tools,” Tinio said.

Under FEU’s new directives, the use of AI as an educational tool is encouraged in so far as it promotes “persuasive communication, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creative problem solving, professionalism, and responsible digital citizenship” among students.

The University’s Center for Learning Enhancement and Research Services also conducts academic integrity workshops for students who might need guidance and education on responsible use of AI.