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Soka University Basic Policy on the Use of AI in Learning

# Notices

AI technology has been developing rapidly in recent years, and there are many different opinions, both for and against, regarding the use of AI in learning. However, it is inevitable that new technologies will permeate society, and it is predicted that in the near future, it will become common to use the products of AI.

Our university aims to develop "creative people," and places importance on students' independent learning, so the use of AI by students is, in principle, limited to the extent that it promotes independent learning. In addition, our university as a whole will utilize AI to an appropriate extent in the fields of education, research, and social contribution, with the aim of improving the quality of education, promoting research, and strengthening collaboration with society.

As we look ahead to a future in which the use of AI will be unavoidable, it is necessary for students to understand how it works, how to use it, and what to be careful about when using it. While generative AI can be a powerful tool to support learning and research, it also comes with ethical issues. Therefore, our university presents guidelines that students should keep in mind when using generative AI in their learning activities. Students should adhere to these guidelines and be mindful of the responsible use of generative AI. In particular, when writing class assignments or reports, please follow any instructions from your instructor in the syllabus or class and use generative AI appropriately.

It is important to remember that while it is OK to use AI as a tool for utilizing information to develop your own ideas, you should not use the acquired information as the outcome of your own learning. AI is merely a tool intended to provide information and inspire ideas, and the essence of learning is to develop your own thinking, creativity, and critical thinking abilities.

 

Soka University Guidelines for the Use of AI in Learning

1. Basic principles

  • Unless otherwise instructed by a teacher, it is prohibited to use the acquired information as is in exams and quizzes. It is permitted to use the acquired information in reports if you utilize it to develop your own ideas, but it is prohibited to use the acquired information as is.
  • Any actions that infringe on the copyrights of others, input of personal or confidential information, or use of information generated by the AI without fact-checking are prohibited.
  • If you are unsure whether or not you can use generative AI, please consult with your instructor and follow their instructions.

2. Use as a learning tool

  • It is possible to use generative AI as a learning tool for generating ideas, creating structures, summarizing, translating, generating explanations to help understand complex concepts, learning programming (debugging, acquiring basic knowledge), etc. However, please follow the individual instructions of your instructor regarding whether or not you may use it and how to disclose it.
  • Please understand that using generative AI is part of a learning process, and that the results will be graded solely on the quality of your content.
  • Please actively utilize peer evaluations and feedback from teachers, and make sure to use them appropriately to deepen your own learning.

3. Accuracy and Reliability of Information

  • The information generated by AI is not necessarily accurate and may contain preconceived notions, distorted perceptions, and biases, so please do not take the content at face value but fact-check it with multiple sources.
  • Please clearly state the source of the information and show that it is reliable.

4. Copyright and Citations

  • When using text or images generated by AI, please be mindful of copyright and, where possible, be sure to cite and display references.
  • Please check the generative AI service's terms of use and comply with copyright provisions.
  • Please do not use content generated by generative AI as your own work.
  • If you use a generative AI in a report or other document, please be sure to clearly indicate that you used it, where in the report it was used, and the type of generative AI you used (Gemini, Copilot, etc.).

5. Personal information/confidential information

  • Do not input personal or confidential information into the generation AI.
  • Please check the privacy policy of the generative AI service and take personal information protection into consideration.

Soka University President Mika Suzuki

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