Themes and Reflections from the GenAI online workshop (27/10/25)

Attitudes to Declaring Disability

Discusses challenges faced by students with disabilities (hearing, vision) in Bangladesh. Key points:

• Many students hesitate to disclose disabilities due to social stigma.
• Universities should clearly announce available support and collaborate with counselling centres.
• Accessibility tools should be user-friendly and widely available.

Ethics

Outlines ethical principles for AI use:

• Core values: human rights, inclusiveness, environmental responsibility.
• Key principles: proportionality, privacy, transparency, accountability, sustainability.
• Emphasises awareness and literacy to bridge the digital divide and ensure fairness and non-discrimination.

Referencing

Highlights issues with AI-generated references:

• Tools like ChatGPT often produce fake or incorrect citations.
• Educators need verification mechanisms (e.g., CrossRef, DOI checks).
• Suggests using tools like Perplexity for better accuracy.
• Warns against blindly trusting AI-generated references.