ADVANCE Committee will explore AI opportunities, challenges
The University of Kentucky has empaneled a broad-based committee to examine – and make recommendations – regarding the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tools such as ChatGPT for higher education and beyond.
Led by Provost Robert DiPaola, the UK ADVANCE Committee (Advancing Data utilization for Value in Academia for National and Campuswide Excellence) is composed of representatives from a broad range of disciplines and administrative backgrounds, including computer science; bioinformatics; pharmacy; medicine; philosophy; communication; writing, rhetoric and digital communication; research; law and information technology; and teaching and learning.
“Artificial intelligence has the power to make our work together more efficient and even transformative,” DiPaola said in announcing the committee and its work. “At the same time, it has tremendous potential, if used wrongly or unethically, to cause great harm.”
Specifically, the ADVANCE Committee will meet regularly to review the latest academic literature surrounding AI and tools such as ChatGPT and provide guidance and recommendations to the campus community regarding its usage.