Generative AI Taskforce
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Taskforce (GAIT) was established in 2023 to oversee the University’s response to the risks and opportunities associated with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools and systems.
GAIT will ensure a whole-of-University approach to monitoring, managing and investigating these risks and opportunities, co-ordinating strategy across three key domains:
- Teaching and learning.
- Research and research training.
- Planning and operations.
What is generative AI?
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that enables users to generate novel outputs resembling human-created content.
The growing prevalence of generative AI tools has wide-ranging implications across all of university activities. GAIT was set up to deliver a co-ordinated response to these implications: it will identify opportunities for leveraging GenAI to meet the University’s current and future needs, oversee the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, and draw from the expertise on GenAI within the University in the development of responses to GenAI related challenges.
Membership
Set up by the Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Group, the Taskforce is chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Its members include the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community), the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Technology Officer, the Academic Registrar, and representatives from the research portfolio, faculties, business services and other key areas of the University.
University of Melbourne AI principles
The University has adopted a set of AI principles to guide decision-making around the adoption and use of artificial intelligence tools and systems across university activities.
Resources for students and staff
A range of online resources are available to support University of Melbourne students and staff to navigate challenges related to artificial intelligence.
Contact
For additional information about GAIT’s work or to raise a GenAI related issue, the Taskforce can be contacted at gen-ai@unimelb.edu.au