Generative AI is transforming the way academic content is created, reviewed, and shared. As powerful tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI and others become embedded in research workflows, it is vital to understand their ethical implications.
Join us for Episode 21 of KAB Chats, where we’ll unpack how these tools work, the ethical concerns around their use, and what responsible AI integration looks like in scholarly publishing.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
Join Link: https://bit.ly/KabChats
Speakers
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Vicent Mabirizi (Instruction Design Officer, Directorate of Research and Grants
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Godfrey J. Sempungu (Head – Communications, Branding & Marketing @Kabale University)
(Host)
Session Highlights
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Understanding the Landscape
Learn how generative pre-trained models operate and what powers tools like ChatGPT. -
Identifying the Risks
Discover the risks associated with misuse—plagiarism, factual inaccuracies, and ethical breaches. -
Current Gap Guidance
Explore the lack of structured institutional or global frameworks guiding ethical AI usage in academic contexts. -
Publisher Perspectives
Understand how journals and academic publishers are detecting and responding to AI-generated submissions. -
Ethical Use Categories
Dive into tiered categories of usage (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3) and what they imply for academic integrity. -
Guiding Principles
Learn best practices and principles to adopt for responsible and ethical use of AI tools in writing and research. -
Call to Action
Discuss what roles researchers, institutions, and policymakers must play to ensure ethical adoption.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re a student, researcher, lecturer, or administrator, this session will equip you with the foundational knowledge and ethical lens necessary for responsible use of AI in academia.
Organised by:
Kabale University Communications, Branding and Marketing Department
For inquiries, follow @kabuniversity on social media or email the Communications Office.