Generative AI in higher education and beyond

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a method of machine learning that uses algorithms to create new content such as images, text, and video. In the last year, the popularity of GenAI has exploded. Websites like ChatGPT and DALL-E have become ubiquitous in everything from logo and NFT creation to social media content and artistic verse construction. While the popularity of GenAI is undeniable, the adoption of these technological tools has been splintered in higher education. This conceptual study examines the relationship between transparency and responsibility in the usage of GenAI. We go further, examining the relationship between training and application of skills within higher education. Finally, we propose a framework for how higher education can engage with GenAI to better prepare students to use it outside of school.