In a pioneering step that confirms its leadership in adapting global changes and anticipating the future, the University of Jordan (UJ) has established itself as one of the first universities to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in education, scientific research, and administration.
The Deans' Council has formally approved the guidelines governing the use of AI tools, thereby ensuring the preservation of academic integrity and the enhancement of quality and excellence standards.
The decision is based on the recommendations of the specialized committee concerning the proposed instructions, in accordance with Section 13 of Article 16 of Jordanian Universities Law No. 18 for the year 2018.
The instructions affirm that AI tools are intended as supportive means to enhance the quality of education, scientific research, and administration; however they do not replace human capabilities, and should not be relied upon as substitutes for performing essential tasks.
The University emphasizes the importance of adhering to academic and ethical standards, respecting intellectual property rights, and requiring full disclosure of AI tool usage in academic research and reports, with users held fully accountable for any misuse.
The instructions classify the use of AI at the University into three levels:
1. Allowed Without Disclosure: Legitimate uses that do not impact the outcomes of the educational or research process, such as checking grammar or generating initial ideas for discussion or clarification.
2. Allowed With Disclosure: The use of AI tools is permitted after disclosure and obtaining prior approval from the relevant authority, such as assisting in writing parts of a project or report, or preparing initial drafts of content.
3. Not Allowed: Uses that undermine the fairness of academic, research, or administrative work, such as presenting AI outputs as the user's original work, relying entirely on them to write research or prepare exams or creating inaccurate or misleading content.
The instructions clarify that instructors may utilize AI tools in developing curricula, designing classroom activities, and enhancing teaching strategies while ensuring the accuracy of outputs. Meanwhile, students' reliance on these tools in exams or assignments is considered academic dishonesty and will be subject to disciplinary action.
At the administrative level, AI may be employed to improve efficiency, such as in preparing reports and scheduling tasks, provided that human review is maintined. In scientific research, AI use is permitted for drafting, linguistic editing, summarizing texts, and organizing references, while the inclusion of fabricated data or presenting AI-generated ideas as the researcher's own work is strictly prohibited.
These instructions aim to enhance the quality of the educational, research, and administrative processes, while ensuring the ethical and responsible use of modern technologies, thereby upholding the University's values of creativity, excellence, and integrity.
It is worth noting that the Council had previously issued guidelines regulating the use of AI tools by postgraduate students in the preparation of their theses.