Member schools of Ho Chi Minh City National University regulate academic integrity when using AI

Member schools of Ho Chi Minh City National University have strict regulations when using artificial intelligence (AI) in assignments, lectures, writings, and research.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) has strict regulations on the use of AI in assignments, lectures, writings, and research.

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The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) has just issued regulations on academic integrity, effective from January 15.

This regulation applies to civil servants, employees, and students participating in training, scientific research, and other activities within the scope of the organization, inside or outside the school. Individuals and organizations outside the school when participating in training and scientific research activities in the school must also comply with this regulation.

Accordingly, the school stipulates rules of integrity in training activities such as: in learning, teaching and evaluating learning outcomes. In scientific and technological activities, academic integrity in proposing, participating, combining selection and performing tasks; in reporting and publishing science, transferring results...

Notably, the school has academic integrity regulations when using artificial intelligence (AI) and in other activities. The regulations clearly state: "Be transparent about the use of artificial intelligence in assignments, lectures, articles, and research. Researchers and writers need to clearly report the percentage of content supported by artificial intelligence in assignments, lectures, articles, and research; clearly describe the role of artificial intelligence as a tool to support ideas or participate in the main writing process."

Also related to the use of AI, this university requires researchers and writers to review and ensure the accuracy of data provided by AI and take full responsibility for the content written by AI. Cite and cite the source of content written by AI, ensuring compliance with the citation method according to the school's regulations. Only use AI as a tool to support ideas and not to replace the creativity of researchers and writers.

Notably, the school's regulations require: "Do not provide confidential information of the school, the country and other information that needs to be kept confidential to AI".

People working at the school do not list other units on scientific publications.

Article 8 of this regulation also has quite special content on integrity in scientific reporting and publication.

Accordingly, when publishing science, it is necessary to fully and properly acknowledge the contributions of all members to products formed from scientific and technological tasks, and not use research results without the consent of the members.

Co-authors must agree on whether or not to include their names in scientific publications, unless otherwise agreed, and must comply with the required declaration of copyright when publishing.

Notably, officials and employees working at the school are not allowed to list the names of other work units on scientific publications (except in cases where there are other agreements).

The researcher and project manager themselves must also be responsible for carefully researching the journal and publisher before submitting the manuscript, and only submitting scientific publications in publications listed in the list of scientific journals that are scored by the State Council of Professors and competent organizations and units.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM) provides specific forms of handling violations of academic integrity in this regulation. Depending on the nature, level of violation and consequences, the school will consider handling in accordance with the provisions of law, VNU-HCM and the school. However, in cases where there is reason to believe that there is no violation, depending on the time of confirmation, the school will consider handling, correcting information, applying measures to restore the original state, and restore the honor of the affected person.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-thanh-vien-dh-quoc-gia-tphcm-quy-dinh-liem-chinh-hoc-thuat-khi-dung-ai-18525011917005522.htm