
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Manifesto
Preamble
Program Commitments
Preamble
In keeping with its vision, mission and core values, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ (÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥) realizes the impact of significant developments in information technology. The emergence of artificial intelligence and the potential power it unleashes as an integral component of life is something that ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ acknowledges together with its attendant advantages and disadvantages.
As an academic institution, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ recognizes its capability of influencing its community through the teaching and learning process and support services. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ finds it necessary to formulate this manifesto as a guide to ensure responsible and ethical application of AI in accordance with its core values of Integrity, Industry, and Innovation.
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ does not intend to replace people with AI. Through AI, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ intends to cultivate human creativity and serve as a catalyst for critical thinking and problem solving. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ embraces AI to foster design thinking, synergistic learning, and the seeds of lifelong learning in the classroom. Equipped with AI skills, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ graduates will be good communicators, customer-oriented, and contributors to nation building. In the use of AI, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ aims to ensure that teachers and students maintain respect for human rights, protect user privacy and observe responsible handling of data..
As an academic institution, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ recognizes its capability of influencing its community through the teaching and learning process and support services. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ finds it necessary to formulate this manifesto as a guide to ensure responsible and ethical application of AI in accordance with its core values of Integrity, Industry, and Innovation.
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ does not intend to replace people with AI. Through AI, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ intends to cultivate human creativity and serve as a catalyst for critical thinking and problem solving. ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ embraces AI to foster design thinking, synergistic learning, and the seeds of lifelong learning in the classroom. Equipped with AI skills, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ graduates will be good communicators, customer-oriented, and contributors to nation building. In the use of AI, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ aims to ensure that teachers and students maintain respect for human rights, protect user privacy and observe responsible handling of data..
Program Commitments
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ commits to harnessing the full potential of AI as an instrument in the teaching-learning process. Specifically, the School of Computing and Information Technologies (SoCIT) will:
- Integrate AI in its academic courses such as systems development, applied research, project-based learning and cybersecurity
- Explore the potential of generative AI in project and research domains such as software engineering, business / government operations, cyber forensics, infrastructure, gaming, and art
- Invest in human resources (both faculty and admin upskilling) for the development of AI skills
- Use AI in the review and implementation of the curriculum for optimum use of IT (such as in cloud computing, syllabus development and teaching strategies)
- Explore the use of AI in real-world applications
- Actively collaborate within the AI community to foster knowledge and best practices sharing to accelerate advancements in AI