Policies of selected Polish universities regarding the use of AI and the potential role of libraries in their implementation

Abstract

The development of generative artificial intelligence in recent years has led some Polish universities to work on certain policies regarding the use of AI in academic environment. The analysis of these documents indicates which practices are permitted and which are prohibited. These practices are defined for students and lecturers, especially in the use of AI in written works (especially diploma theses), teaching and research work. A comparison was also made with 5 selected foreign universities. Generally, the policies adopted at universities do not prohibit the use of AI tools. There are some differences in the level of detail of policies. The most significant differences concern the methods of citing or reporting the use of AI. The role of libraries in this context could be to provide information about the potential benefits and risks of using AI and to raise awareness, especially in the context of ethical use of AI and plagiarism.