Generative AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into military and professional life, developing AI literacy is increasingly essential.
These pages offer an overview of GenAI and important information regarding the use of GenAI in academic work. As the technology advances, guidance and recommendations will change and adapt. We all must remain a dedicated and continuous learner in this new world of widespread GenAI.
NPS policy encourages you to explore generative AI (GenAI) while you have faculty and writing coaches to guide you. As you explore, recognize that use of GenAI comes with limitations and risks that must be approached thoughtfully and ethically, in accordance with official guidance.
What Is Generative AI?
GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, and Copilot are natural-language processing models, a type of AI trained on huge datasets of text and other media. Through exposure to training data, they learn patterns that allow them to generate novel content similar to their input in style and structure. Despite their ability to seem human, they don't think per se, instead working based on pattern and probability. Learn the basics
Official Guidance
Many students are excited about AI technology but concerned about if and how to use it in academic work. To better understanding NPS expectations, start by reading the Interim Guiding Principles released by the NPS Provost, then consult class syllabi and talk with your faculty members. Learn requirements
Citation and Disclosure
DoD interim guidance for the use of GenAI stresses the need for transparency and labeling of documents produced with generative AI's help. If you use these tools, you are expected to state how you did so and how you remained in control of decisions and verification of information. Learn expectations
Responsible Use
Like any tool, GenAI can be used well or poorly, responsibly or irresponsibly, ethically or unethically. Equipping yourself to navigate these distinctions is key to maximizing the utility of GenAI while upholding academic integrity. Learn best practices
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