Using AI at the University of Tartu

AI is intended to support human cognitive and creative processes as a tool. Responsibility for the use of AI and the consequences of the results lies with the person who makes the final decision or conclusion, especially when this concerns human rights and wellbeing. Therefore, AI-generated outputs must be critically reviewed, verified and assessed for their potential impact. Universal ethical principles and legal requirements must also be followed.

If AI has been used extensively in a submitted piece of work, the author must clearly state to what extent, for what purpose and in what way it was used. As only a human can be the author, with all the accompanying rights and responsibilities, all intellectual property rights and citation requirements also apply when using AI.

AI applications must be trustworthy. Users are responsible for verifying the security of the application, understanding possible risks, and are accountable for the consequences of using insecure applications. Particular attention must be paid to personal data, for which protection requirements must be strictly followed. Before using AI, the user must make sure that the processing of personal data using a specific application is legally permitted and that the maximum necessary and possible security is ensured.

Purposeful, efficient, ethical and secure use of AI requires continuous learning. Users must assess and develop their digital competence and critical thinking to make the best use of AI opportunities and understand its limitations. Academic staff have the right to decide whether and how AI is used within their courses. Supervisors are responsible for providing appropriate instruction and oversight to their students. All staff are offered opportunities to develop their AI-related competence and to share their experiences of use.