A recent informal survey of site managers and editors suggests that only a few of us (less than 20%) have begun using generative when working on our sites. If you're an early adopter, here are some best practices to keep in mind.
What is generative AI (GenAI)?
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to create new types of media, including text, images, sound, and video. Users write short βpromptsβ to guide the AI in creating this content.
Best practices for using generative AI tools when building and managing ΒιΆΉΙη websites
Content on ΒιΆΉΙηβs websites must align with ΒιΆΉΙηβs Digital Standards. Below are some details that are particularly relevant for content created using generative AI.
Be thorough in your process
- Adhere to ΒιΆΉΙη's . Initiate a plan for evaluating adherence on an ongoing basis.
- Clearly indicate when images, video and audio content have been produced by generative AI.
- Evaluate text created using generative AI for adherence to ΒιΆΉΙη's Digital Standards.
- Copyright considerations for content created using generative AI: Using generative AI tools can infringe on a copyright owner's exclusive rights by producing derivatives. ΒιΆΉΙη users must respect copyrights.Β View the Copyright at ΒιΆΉΙη website for further details.
Make sites accessible and inclusive
- Refer to theΒ for best practices for using AI to support people with disabilities.
Protect websites and users' data
- Don't shareΒ sensitive or restricted data on unauthorized generative AI tools.
- Microsoft Copilot is currently the only authorized generative AI tool at ΒιΆΉΙη. Refer to theΒ to learn what content is acceptable and not acceptable to enter into a prompt.
For full details about criteria for building and managing ΒιΆΉΙη websites, view ΒιΆΉΙη's .
What's next?
Future updates to our Digital Standards
As we explore AI's potential more fully, we may expand and clarify how to use AI responsibly in our digital environment. Keep an eye on our website for related updates and announcements.
Ways to use generative AI tools to build and manage your site
We're working on adding content to our training courses for using generative AI tools to build and manage sites. Watch out for updates about our training offerings.
Other AI-related resources produced by the ΒιΆΉΙη Community
- Microsoft Copilot and general guidelines for using generative AI tools, IT Services
- , ΒιΆΉΙη Libraries
- Generative AI for teaching and learning at ΒιΆΉΙη, Senate sub-committee on teaching the learning
- , Teaching and Learning Services
