Help CentreGenerative AI Policy Update
ICA have an established policy for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen.AI) tools when preparing work for assessments. This update is intended to further clarify that position for the benefit of learners, and all involved in academic delivery and assessment.
We define Gen.AI in broad terms to include ChatBots, tools that generate other forms of data including pictures, graphics and sound. We include advanced search engines that employ AI and devices that are able to understand voice communication and respond. Grammar and spelling tools may be considered as Gen.AI where they generate alternative text rather than just checking spelling and grammar.
Our policy is that Gen.AI tools may be used to assist a learner conduct research but the verbatim use of generated of text is strictly forbidden and considered plagiarism. The only exception to this is if small quantities of AI generated text are properly cited using the appropriate referencing and citation protocols.
Where Gen.AI is used in any form, including research, spelling and/or grammar correction, it should be declared at the start of the learner’s submission. ICA provide a statement on the submission area with this declaration for students to agree that by submitting this assessment, they declare that the work is their own and has been completed in accordance with academic integrity guidelines. Learners will not be penalised if their use of Gen.AI is legitimate within the terms of our policy, but if such tools are used and not declared, this is likely to result in deeper investigations and penalties, where evidence of malpractice is found.