Concordia launches the AI Engagement Framework

Dear Concordians,

AI is transforming how we teach, learn, research and work. As its use continues to evolve, it is critical that we, as a community, continue to explore its benefits, challenges and implications, and ensure that its use remains responsible, ethical and secure.

To facilitate and enable this, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Concordia Artificial Intelligence Engagement Framework, a collaborative process that will help shape our approach to AI.

Building on the guiding principles developed by the AI Advisory Group, the AI Engagement Framework represents the next phase of Concordia's engagement with AI. Through working groups and a steering committee, the framework will bring critical issues to light and provide clear recommendations.

Working groups will engage Concordia faculty, staff and students in examining the impact of AI across teaching, research, university operations and governance. They will identify opportunities, challenges and pressing concerns, and assess the implications for institutional policies and practices. From their findings, the working groups will form recommendations and submit them to the steering committee.

Based on these recommendations, the steering committee will develop a plan for AI engagement at Concordia that outlines priorities, evaluates concerns and serves to develop a governance structure for the coming years.

AI presents fundamental challenges to the academic enterprise. I am confident that through this framework, we will develop a collective, community-based response that recognizes risks, is discerning about appropriate uses, and considers the broader impact of AI on the information ecosystem in which universities create, share and steward knowledge.

The members of the steering committee have my full support. I invite you to visit the project page to learn more and find out how you can share your insights and concerns.
 

Faye Diamantoudi,
Provost and Vice-President, Academic