10. AI traffic lights

10.1. AI traffic lights for students

  • The teacher decides and communicates the principles for using AI either for the entire course or for specific assignments.
  • With AI traffic lights attached to the course or assignments, teachers can guide students how AI is supposed to be used. 
  • Ask and talk openly about using AI applications. In unclear situations, always check with the teacher.
  • The AI traffic lights model used in Tampere universities is based on Arene’s recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence for universities.
Blue – Required, must be used, must be reported

Use of artificial intelligence required.

Artificial intelligence must be used to create outputs. The student must report how he/she has used AI. Failure to use AI will affect the assessment.

Red – Prohibited, not to be used

Use of artificial intelligence prohibited.

The output must be created without the help of artificial intelligence. The student should use only their own knowledge, understanding and skills. These of AI is forbidden for a justified reason and will be interpreted as fraud.

Yellow – Allowed, can be used, must be reported

Use of artificial intelligence reported.

Artificial intelligence can be used in the creation of outputs, but the student must clearly report its use. Failure to disclose the use of AI will be interpreted as fraud. The use of AI may affect the assessment.

Green – Allowed, can be used, need not be reported

Use of artificial intelligence allowed.

Artificial intelligence can be used freely and without report to create the output. The use of AI does not affect the assessment.

AI guidelines in teaching and learning at Tampere universities

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