Generative AI: Policies and Governance

     The University of Otago guidelines for use of AI can be found here.

     Before using any AI models as part of an assignment

     CHECK WITH YOUR LECTURER/SUPERVISOR.

     Each department will have differing guidelines around its use. 

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has released some advice about privacy risks associated with generative AI (dated September 2023).

This advice focuses on how organisations might evaluate AI tools used by staff (and students in the case of a university) but also contains some useful thoughts on the risks associated with using such tools. For example,

• given that data input into an AI tool may be used to train that tool, private information should not be used;
• generative AI is covered by the Privacy Act 2020, which means that New Zealanders can complain if they think their privacy has been breached; and
• the Privacy Act provides individuals with a right to access and correct personal information held by an agency. Generative AI tools may not always be compatible with such rights.

Map of Official Global Responses, Policies and Regulations

This map is a way to track official AI regulations and policies around the world. It also includes data and privacy regulations which impact AI. It was created by Fairly AI, a company aiming to democratise safe, secure and compliant AI across the industry. 

Some responses to take note of include:

The Bletchley Declaration.

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.

MBIE report: Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a future New Zealand.

European Union AI Act.