Vision on AI
1. We are building a secure, independent, and scalable AI infrastructure
A dedicated ICTS team is currently developing an in-house AI environment for the UvA: the UvA AI Chat. This tool is similar to ChatGPT, but is fully managed by the UvA and specifically tailored to meet our own needs. As a result, all input remains under UvA control, we reduce our dependence on Big Tech, and we can adapt the tool as needed.
2. We promote responsible use and foster AI literacy
AI is already being used in many areas, often without sufficient awareness of the risks or drawbacks. That is why the UvA is developing an ‘AI literacy programme’ to help staff and students use AI consciously and competently. We are also exploring the possibilities for a broad AI awareness campaign and offer AI training courses and e-learning modules for students and lecturers.
3. We keep our AI policy up to date
The UvA continuously updates its policies to integrate (Gen)AI responsibly. We ensure that our policies align with the most recent Dutch and European legislation (such as the GDPR and the forthcoming AI Act). In addition, we establish ethical frameworks and examine how AI can be deployed in a privacy-friendly way. We do this in collaboration with other universities within the Npuls partnership, with Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), and within the LUNAI network.
4. We are developing pilots to explore the added value of AI in education
Through hackathons, Teaching & Learning Centre-supported pilots, events and applied research, we explore how best to use GenAI in education and what does and does not work. We use the insights gained to further shape our policies and other initiatives.
Phased rollout
Integrating GenAI represents a major transition. That is why the UvA has chosen to implement it in phases: first in education, followed by research and operations.
More information
Do you have questions about this vision and these plans? Please contact us at aIinhetonderwijs@uva.nl.