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Rules for the use of generative AI at AAU

As a student at AAU, your use of AI is generally welcomed. You can use generative AI within the established framework. At AAU, we have rules on using AI that apply to all students. In addition, you must be aware of special conditions that apply specifically to your degree programme. You must always follow good academic practice as well as the rules that apply to exams and project work. On this page you will find the general rules on using AI at AAU.

Rules for the use of generative AI at AAU

As a student at AAU, your use of AI is generally welcomed. You can use generative AI within the established framework. At AAU, we have rules on using AI that apply to all students. In addition, you must be aware of special conditions that apply specifically to your degree programme. You must always follow good academic practice as well as the rules that apply to exams and project work. On this page you will find the general rules on using AI at AAU.

How can I use generative AI?

As a general rule, generative AI may be used similar to other aids, unless otherwise stated in the curriculum for your degree programme. In some programmes, the information about the aids permitted can be found in the module description in the programme's curriculum, while for others it can be found in the programme's semester descriptions or on Moodle.

If you are unsure about which rules apply and where to find them, it is recommended that you contact your study board, programme secretary or teacher.

Know the rules when you take an exam

It is important that you familiarize yourself with the specific rules on using aids at the exam, including generative AI.

Using generative AI in an exam situation where it is not permitted, or using AI in a way that involves improper assistance with the answer or plagiarism, may be in violation of AAU's disciplinary rules.

The disciplinary rules establish both the framework for student conduct and the procedures for dealing with cases where the rules have been violated. You can read more about the disciplinary rules here.

Openness and academic practice

Good academic practice involves being open and transparent about your use of generative AI. This means that you must explain how and for what you used generative AI.

You must never present other people's ideas or claims as your own. You must always refer to other people's ideas or claims with clear source citations. This principle also applies to the use of generative AI.

It can also be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the three fundamental principles of good academic practice: honesty, transparency and accountability, as defined in the Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity of 2026. You can also read about good academic practice for students here.

Plagiarism and the use of AI-generated text

AAU's disciplinary rules apply to all exams at the university, including the rules on using generative AI and plagiarism.

For example, it follows from § 8(1)(3) of the disciplinary rules that plagiarism includes the use of other people's words or ideas without these being duly credited. For exams where generative AI is allowed, you should therefore be aware that the same rules apply to the use of AI-generated material as to other sources. This means that the source must be cited correctly. The same applies to exam notes that are fully or partially generated using generative AI.

The use of generative AI to falsify or fabricate data could also be considered a breach of good academic practice and constitute a violation of the disciplinary rules.

It is also important to be aware that content generated by AI may contain copyrighted material and/or contain factual errors or omissions, which you are responsible for identifying and dealing with, even if you have properly cited the source.

As good academic practice, it is recommended to store relevant information about usage, such as time, prompts, outputs, and the version of the service or model used. Documentation can be done, for example, by using screenshots.

If you are unsure about the rules on using generative AI for specific exams, you should seek guidance from your study board.

AI in project work

As a general rule, it is permitted to use generative AI in connection with project work, for example, for idea development or information searching, unless your study board has decided otherwise. If the study board has decided otherwise, you must follow these guidelines which are stated in the curriculum for your degree programme. In some programmes, the information about the aids permitted can be found in the module description in the programme's curriculums, while for others it can be found in the programme's semester descriptions or on Moodle.

If you are unsure about which rules apply and where to find them, it is recommended that you contact your study board, programme secretary or teacher.

Am I required to use generative AI?

As a general rule, you are not required to use generative AI as part of your education at AAU. However, teachers may recommend the use of generative AI in certain contexts.

In several programmes, the learning objectives also include that you have knowledge, skills and competencies in AI.

At AAU, all students have access to Microsoft Copilot which AAU has a data processing agreement with. You can read more about data security and AI here.

AI and data security

Read about data security and AI here.

At AAU, all students have access to Copilot which AAU has a data processing agreement with.

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