Toward an AI Policy Framework for Research Institutions - Matthew da Mota

For research institutions, the policy must first and foremost preserve and enhance the role these institutions play in society — namely, the preservation and proliferation of useful and trustworthy data and information for the benefit of culture, science and the economy. [...] The draft Canadian Artificial Intelligence and Data Act does not mention research at all and provides no specific guidance about the protection of valuable scientific, cultural and historical information in the research institution context.8 The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry oversees this proposed legislation and therefore the development and use of technology is of primary concern,. [...] The University of Ottawa,9 the University of Regina,10 the University of Manitoba11 and the University of Saskatchewan12 have guidelines or statements on ChatGPT, on AI use in the classroom, brief FAQ sections and links to resources. [...] They summarize their purpose and values as: preserving the cultural heritage of society through documentary record; compiling and maintaining records at all levels of society; “assisting in the interpretation of documentation of past events through the use of primary source materials”; and serving 29 In the introduction to The Rise of AI: Implications and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in. [...] Proposed Framework Based on the shared responsibilities, values and obligations of research institutions, and on the primary concerns of the national and international discussion on AI governance, a foundational governance framework for AI use in research institutions should consist of five core values: • Preserving the integrity of information and data: Protect and preserve physical and digital t.