GenAI in research

GenAI is opening new avenues for innovation and exploration, but there are benefits and risks with using GenAI for research. QUTs position on AI in research is aligned with the principles of the Australian Code for the responsible conduct of research and documented in the QUT code for responsible conduct of research.

When using GenAI, it is important to think critically about the content created and the data used to generate that content. remembering it is not always known. There may be additional considerations such as university, publisher or funder requirements around the acknowledgement and use of AI in your research, so make sure you fully understand your obligations.

QUT staff and Higher Degree Research students can read more about:

• QUT position statement on the responsible use of generative AI tools in research 
• Accountability and responsibility 
• Transparency and honesty 
• Authorship, collaboration and credit
• Human research 
• Higher Degree Research Students 
• Breaches of the QUT Research Code 
• Broader ethical considerations and risks
• Help and ongoing discussion

QUT offers training and workshops for research students about the Responsible use of AI in Research Writing. You can access the module at any time and move through it at your own pace.

You might also be interested in the self-paced Unlocking Gen AI potential: Prompting for research Canvas module or participating in the Evaluating Gen AI tools for research workshop.  

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