Love them or hate them, AI tools are not going away, and they will continue to be a major presence in academics and in the workforce.
Just as it was in the early days of the internet—when people were filled with excitement and optimism about the future of knowledge and learning—it also brought confusion and concerns that access to endless information might weaken critical thinking skills.
As of now, there are no set campus-wide policies on the use of AI tools. According to TommieBot, the university’s new generative artificial intelligence chatbot -
"While the links indicate a strong involvement with AI technology at the University of St. Thomas, they do not specify a formal policy regarding the use of AI in the classroom. It might be beneficial to directly contact the university or check their official policy documents for specific guidelines related to AI usage in educational settings."
For more information, refer to the UST Library guide for AI and Academic Research. This guide presents an evolving list of resources, considerations, and challenges of using generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) as part of your academic research while maintaining ethical standards.
If you are not comfortable with using AI tools from the web for research, there are Research Assistants in some library resources that only pull from their published materials. Therefore you can be more confident using them for research.
LibrarySearch Research Assistant
