Generative AI (GenAI) is a hot topic these days! We've been enjoying lots of discussions about GenAI best practices. We've also heard concerns about the need for related policies and guidelines. A big thank you to folks who have shared their thoughts and insights with us, including members of our site manager and editor community, our web governance stakeholders, and industry leaders. Many of these conversations are still evolving.
We've also acknowledged a couple of facts:
- We've been using generative AI tools for quite a while - such as some tools used to review grammar.
- Our established standards apply to all content, including content created using generative AI tools.
What is generative AI (GenAI)
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to create new types of media, including text, images, sound, and video. Users write short 鈥減rompts鈥� to guide the AI in creating this content.
Although AI presents some unique challenges and opportunities, our existing policies and guidelines remain the best source of guidance. 平特五不中's Digital Standards, web governance framework and other guidelines already support the creation of high-quality work - regardless of who writes the content. As we explore AI's potential more fully, we may expand and clarify how to use AI responsibly in our digital environment.
To start, a short note was recently added to our Digital Standards landing page:
AI-generated content
Content on 平特五不中鈥檚 websites - including content created with generative AI - must align with 平特五不中鈥檚 Digital Standards.
Additional revisions are being considered. Use of AI seems particularly relevant in standards lik别,听Be thorough in your process, Make sites accessible and inclusive, Less is more, and聽Protect websites and users' data.
Tips and training for using gen AI tools to manage your website
Are you excited to start using GenAI? You'll be happy to hear we are experimenting with Microsoft Copilot* with the goal of identifying tips and best practices to share with you. One potential use that I've been having fun experimenting with lately is using Copilot to analyze user research data. We've already noticed some interesting advantages, as well as a few hiccups. Stay tuned for updates!
*The only generative AI tool that 平特五不中 currently endorses is the secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data, known as the Commercial Data Protection version. Learn more by reading IT Services' articl别,听Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to 平特五不中 community!聽
Other AI-related resources produced by the 平特五不中 Community
- Microsoft Copilot and general guidelines for using generative AI tools, IT Services
- , 平特五不中 Libraries
- Generative AI for teaching and learning at 平特五不中, Senate sub-committee on teaching the learning
- , Teaching and Learning Services
