Responsible use of AI
Our principles follow the global guidance of UNESCO on generative AI in education and research.
In line with UNESCO
In September 2023 UNESCO published the first global guidance on generative AI in education and research. It asks institutions to protect data and privacy, to check AI systems before using them with students, to train teachers, and to keep people – not machines – at the centre of education. Plasma University’s principles follow this guidance.
Six principles for Plasma University
Honesty
Always declare when and how AI was used. Never present AI-generated work as your own.
Verification
AI can produce false facts and invented references. Check everything against reliable sources.
Privacy
Do not put student, patient or staff personal data into public AI tools.
Human decisions
Admissions, grades, discipline and graduation are decided by people.
Fairness
AI tools may be biased and may work less well in Somali and in local contexts.
Learning first
AI should help students learn, not replace the learning.
Questions and answers
May I use AI for my assignment?
Only in the way your lecturer allows for that assignment. If you use it, explain how in a short note.
What happens if I submit AI-written work as my own?
It is treated as academic misconduct under the university examination regulations.
Will a computer program decide that I cheated?
No. Software that claims to detect AI-written text is not reliable, so no decision is based on it alone. Lecturers look at drafts, discuss the work with the student and use oral assessment.
Can AI give me fake references?
Yes. AI tools can invent references that look real. Check every reference yourself.
Does the university put my data into AI tools?
No. Student records are kept in the university’s own system with access controls, and personal data is not entered into public AI tools.
Questions about AI?
Ask your faculty or the university IT office.
