Artificial Intelligence

At EIT, we recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education, industry, and everyday life. Our approach is to embrace AI responsibly, leveraging its benefits while safeguarding academic integrity and ethical standards.

Why AI Matters at EIT:

AI can enhance learning experiences, support innovation, and prepare students for a technology-driven future. However, it must be used thoughtfully to ensure:

Fairness and transparency in assessments.
Development of critical thinking and independent skills.
Compliance with Australian AI Ethics Principles and regulator (TEQSA and ASQA) requirements.

Our Commitment:

EIT is committed to:

Responsible and ethical use of AI in teaching, learning, and research.
Helping students understand where AI fits—and where it doesn’t—in academic work.
Promoting informed, critical engagement with AI tools for professional growth.

Key Principles:

AI should support learning, not replace it.
Students remain fully accountable for all submitted work.
Integrity, fairness, and transparency are non-negotiable values.

Permissible Use of AI (with permission):

Use Case	Examples
Learning & Idea Generation	Practice questions, concept explanations, brainstorming, outlines
Writing & Language Enhancement	Only if explicitly allowed – excluding grammar/spelling checkers
Referencing & Formatting	Formatting bibliographies, citing references in IEEE style
Unit/Module Activities	Structured learning or assessments designed to include AI

All contributions must reflect the student’s own understanding and be acknowledged when AI is used.

Limitations and Risks

Students must remain vigilant—AI may:

Provide incorrect or outdated information.
Generate fabricated data or sources.
Echo existing content, causing plagiarism.
Impede development of key skills.
Potentially compromise personal or confidential data.

Attribution and Referencing

When AI contributes to submitted work, students must:

Clearly acknowledge the tool used (name, version, date, purpose).
Label AI usage in intros, footnotes, bibliographies, or acknowledgements.
Comply with any additional requirements from instructors.

Prohibited Uses:

Students must not:

Submit AI-generated work without attribution.
Use AI to fabricate research.
Violate copyright or confidentiality by inputting proprietary content.
Use AI during invigilated or take-home assessments.
Provide AI-generated responses for others to submit.

Staff Responsibilities:

EIT educators commit to:

Clearly communicate AI usage expectations in assessments.
Design assessments that are either resilient or inclusive of AI.
Disclose their own AI use in teaching materials.
Ensure AI use complies with academic, copyright, and privacy standards.

Equity & Accessibility:

AI can support students with:

Disabilities (e.g. assistive functions).
Non-English speakers (e.g. language support).

Use must be discussed with instructors and acknowledged accordingly.

Support & Enforcement:

If unclear, students should consult instructors or supervisors rather than relying solely on AI.
AI usage may be monitored as part of EIT’s academic integrity checks.
Misuse may result in:
- Investigations and warnings.
- Resubmissions or mark penalties.
- Suspension or exclusion for repeated or severe breaches.

This policy is regularly reviewed and was last updated in July 2025 (effective 28 August 2025). For full details, consult the AI Policy Document on the EIT website.

Artificial Intelligence at EIT – FAQ

1. Why is EIT talking about AI?

AI is reshaping industries and education worldwide. At EIT, we prepare students for this reality by promoting responsible and ethical use of AI tools in learning and professional practice.

2. Does EIT allow students to use AI?

Yes – with conditions. AI can be used for learning and study support, and certain assessment tasks only when permitted by your instructor or lecturer. All AI use must be acknowledged and comply with academic integrity standards.

3. What are the benefits of AI for students?

AI can:

Help explain complex concepts.
Provide practice questions.
Assist with brainstorming and structuring ideas.
Support accessibility for students with disabilities or language needs.

4. What are the risks of using AI?

AI tools can:

Give incorrect or outdated information.
Generate fabricated data or references.
Lead to plagiarism if misused.
Undermine skill development if over-relied upon.

5. What is EIT’s stance on academic integrity and AI?

Students remain fully responsible for all submitted work. AI should support learning, not replace it. Any AI contribution must be acknowledged clearly.

6. How should I reference AI use in my work?

Include:

The tool name and version.
Date of use.
Purpose (e.g. “Used ChatGPT to brainstorm topic ideas”). Follow any additional instructions from your lecturer.

7. What AI uses are prohibited?

Submitting AI-generated work without attribution.
Using AI during exams or invigilated assessments.
Fabricating research or sources.
Sharing AI-generated answers for others to submit.

8. How does EIT use AI internally?

EIT explores AI for:

Enhancing teaching resources.
Improving student support.
Streamlining administrative processes. Always with privacy, fairness, and transparency in mind.

9. Where can I read the full policy?

Visit https://eit.edu.au/policies for complete details.

Tips for Responsible AI Use

Check accuracy: Always verify AI-generated content against reliable sources.
Think critically: Use AI as a starting point, not the final answer.
Protect privacy: Don’t input personal or confidential data into AI tools.
Follow instructions: If unsure, ask your lecturer before using AI.