Berkeley Law bans AI in classes by default, opt-in only
Berkeley Law prohibits AI use in classes (by default)
UC Berkeley Law School has adopted a default prohibition on generative AI use in classes, allowing it only when an instructor explicitly opts in. The policy, published on the school's academic rules page, covers all coursework and exams, and requires faculty approval for any AI use. Students must assume AI is banned unless told otherwise.
Generative AI tools may not be used in connection with any class assignment or exam unless the instructor has explicitly authorized their use.
- drenvuk
> AI can be used for research on papers ONLY for the limited purpose of identifying sources, such as cases, statutes, or secondary sources. Students are responsible for the accuracy of their research and all other aspects of their submitted work.
Absolutely level-headed policy. Whoever came up with this deserves some serious praise.
- greensoap
University of Chicago's policy is more interesting: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/news/ai-strategy-statement
- jjwiseman
Earlier discussion of the University of Chicago Law School's policy: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49024980
- treetalker
I’m curious how they draw the line for spelling and grammar checking. I’ve never seen a law school (or other graduate program) prohibit standard spell-checking or grammar-checking in software.
- fnord77
> Future lawyers may need to use artificial intelligence (“AI”) fluently. But the current state of the technology requires that AI use be coupled with the cognitive skills necessary to strategically deploy the technology, to critically assess its work product, and to uphold ethical obligations to clients and to the legal system.
So, not today, SlopSatan