AI Guide for students

AI is typically trained on existing works, often without the permissions of the rights holder, presenting a number of questions and concerns related to copyright. The resources below explore some of these issues.

• U.S. Copyright Office: Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
• USF Libraries: Copyright and Generative AI
• RAND Corporation: Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Copyright Law

AI is created by humans, and is therefore not free from human biases. Read more in the resources below.

• White House OTSP: Algorithmic Discrimination Protections

AI has a significant environmental impact. Learn more below.

UN Environment Programme: AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that.

Statista: Environmental impact of AI

Some Generative AI platforms may use other sources without permissions, and you may be unable to identify the original source of the information it provides you. Check your syllabus or ask your professor before using AI for schoolwork. If you get permission to use AI, cite it using the guidelines of the applicable citation style (information from MLA and APA are linked below).

USF Libraries: Is Using ChatGPT considered plagiarism?

MLA Style Center: How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?

APA Style: How to cite ChatGPT