On this page, you will find Metropolia's comprehensive manual for safely utilizing artificial intelligence. Ensuring safe usage involves adhering to stringent data protection and information security practices within the Metropolia community. For an in-depth understanding, you can access the full document via the attachment link provided here. Below is a concise summary highlighting the essential points from the manual.

SUMMARY: Using AI Safely and Efficiently

Opportunities and Safe Use of AI

Artificial Intelligence offers vast opportunities for advancement in learning, work, and innovation. It serves as a powerful tool for analyzing extensive data sets, automating routine tasks, and fostering creative content creation.

To ensure its use remains both safe and ethical within the university environment, Metropolia has established specific AI data protection and cybersecurity guidelines. Understanding and adhering to data protection principles is vital for proper data management.

Key Data Protection Principles

• Legality and Transparency: The processing of personal data must comply with legal standards and be conducted transparently.
• Minimization: Restrict the processing to only necessary data.
• Storage Limitation: Do not retain data longer than required.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the security of data at all times.

AI Usage Policies and Safety Tips

• Use only official AI applications for which Metropolia holds valid agreements.
• Avoid sharing sensitive personal information with AI systems.
• Review the privacy policies of AI service providers before engaging with new applications.
• Document AI usage, particularly in contexts involving evaluations and decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy and objectivity of the output generated by AI systems.

No Go - Prohibited Uses

Certain applications of AI pose ethical and legal challenges and are thus prohibited:

• Use of manipulation techniques and emotion recognition in professional or educational settings.
• Exploitative practices targeting vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or the elderly.
• Implementation of social scoring and biometric identification systems in public areas.

How to Utilize AI Responsibly?

• Learning: Utilize support AI to enhance educational and informational processing capabilities.
• Content Production: Leverage AI for efficient analysis of texts, images, and other data forms to streamline workflows.
• Information Work: Apply automation to improve efficiency in administrative tasks.
• Innovation: Explore and develop innovative applications using AI technologies.

AI does not replace human capabilities but rather enhances them, providing robust support in various domains. By employing AI responsibly and securely, you can significantly boost your productivity and expand your professional skill set.

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