Generative AI: An Introduction

There are a number of MSU policies, procedures, and guidelines that may impact your use of generative AI applications.  Some do not specifically mention AI but govern the use of information technology more broadly.

• Generative AI Guidelines for MSU
• Use of Information Technology Resources (OP 01.12)
• Information Security Policy (OP 01.10)
• Ethics in Research and Other Scholarly Activities (OP 80.02)

The Mississippi State University Syllabus provides important policies that apply to every course at MSU.  The Fall 2024 syllabus provides the following paragraph regarding the use of Generative AI in your class:

Mississippi State University expects students to adhere to policies regarding academic integrity and only use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT (or similar tools) when explicitly authorized by the instructor.  When use of generative AI is permitted for course assignments, the student may be required to provide a declaration outlining the tools used and the extend of their use in each submission. Individual instructors are encouraged to establish class-specific policies concerning the use of generative AI within their courses.  The student must consult the syllabus for each class they are taking to determine if and to what degree generative AI is allowed.

Here are some additional reports and sources of information available at MSU.  Note that reports from working committees may refer to data or links that are no longer active.

• Generative AI Resources for Instructors (Center for Teaching and Learning)
• 2023 MSU Generative AI Working Group -  Final Report