The European Commission (EC), via the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive, has released a new guide aimed at assisting the European scientific community in the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence.
Guidelines to Promote Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
In a context where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly relevant role for businesses across all industries, the EC guidelines aim to assist professionals in leveraging AI’s capacity to generate content, designs, and solutions to enhance innovation and productivity within organizations from an ethical, sustainable, and privacy-respecting perspective.
Thus, this new guide on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence, based on the principles of research integrity, seeks to ensure a unified approach throughout Europe. Specifically, it is grounded on principles rooted in established frameworks such as the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity and previously published guidelines on AI.
Key highlights of this new guide include:
- Recommendation for researchers to avoid using generative AI tools in sensitive tasks such as peer reviews or evaluations. When employing generative AI, prioritizing privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property rights is crucial.
- The active role that research organizations should play in promoting responsible use of generative AI and overseeing the development and implementation of these tools within their institutions.
- The support funding organizations should provide to applicants in utilizing generative AI transparently.
As generative AI continues to evolve, these guidelines will be regularly updated based on feedback from the scientific community and stakeholders.
For more information: New Guide on the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (March 2024)