Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been in the news in recent months. While it holds incredible power, like any technology tool its misuse in student learning can have significant negative impacts.
Last month, the MASD school board passed a new policy, Policy 7540.08 - Artificial Intelligence (AI), to establish the appropriate and inappropriate use of AI in district schools along with potential disciplinary consequences for students violating the policy. In addition, Policy 5505 - Academic Honesty, was updated to include the use of artificial intelligence platforms in place of one's own work as a prohibited student behavior.
Families should review these policies and, as appropriate, have conversations with their children about AI. Families or students with further questions should contact their school or their child's teacher.