Generative AI

In an academic setting, it is important to teach students, staff, and faculty how to use generative AI ethically and effectively. There are many unknowns about generative AI and its effect on thinking, creativity, and other uniquely human skills. Students, faculty, and staff at Butler should know the ways in which their field is using generative AI, and they should know enough about the technology to make an informed decision as to whether they choose to use it or not. We should integrate generative AI into the curriculum where appropriate, emphasizing its benefits, fostering critical thinking about its applications, and considering drawbacks. Such drawbacks include environmental impact, intellectual property violations, copyright concerns, job displacement, and the disruption of traditional teaching roles. By balancing optimism and hearty skepticism, we can prepare the Butler community to use this technology ethically, effectively, and innovatively in their academic and professional lives.