Responding to and Applying Artificial Intelligence Tools in American Higher Education Institutions:Strategies and Principles
The emergence of ChatGPT marks a new milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)tools into the daily lives,learning,and work environments of the public.It has significant implication for higher education teaching,research,and services.However,effectively utilizing these tools presents challenges for universities,including the lack of awareness and skills among faculty,staff and students regarding artificial intelligence and related tools,as well as challenges related to information security,privacy protection,ethical integrity,and more.To address these challenges effectively,universities in the United States have employed various strategies such as training sessions,conferences,online dissemination of information,and incorporation of AI knowledge and skills into curricula,and discussed the advantages,disadvantages,and risks associated with these tools.Simultaneously,universities have developed principles,regulations,and guidelines for the use of these tools from teaching,research,and administrative perspectives.These measures aim to assist faculty,staff,and students in effectively and responsibly utilizing these tools in their learning and work environments,thereby mitigating risks,enhancing operational efficiency,improving the quality of education,and preparing technical demands for scientific research and future labor market in the age of artificial intelligence.The reason why American higher education institutions are taking rapid action in response to Al tools is largely due to their strong desire to further explore and utilize new technologies,maintain its autonomy and standardization of governance as well as academic freedom,value a diverse scientific research and teaching environment,ensure the cutting-edge nature of teaching content and methods and interdisciplinary studies,and to meet the future societal demand for labor force.Discussing the reasons behind these strategies and principles provides insightful guidance for Chinese universities to effectively respond to AI tools,while also helping universities to reconsider strategies for improving governance effectiveness,strengthening teaching modes,and educating talents to lead global development in the future.
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