- Mitigation of Risks
Key Point
Take initiative to learn about AI, join training, and develop your skills — staying informed helps you use AI responsibly and safely.
Examples
Course Instructors
✅ Attend workshops on AI teaching tools and responsible use.
✅ Embed up-to-date AI ethics discussions into your course content.
❌ Don’t assume your current teaching methods are automatically safe from new AI-related issues.
❌ Don’t rely on outdated knowledge — keep up with changing AI risks and policies.
Students
✅ Participate in University sessions and be informed about AI use and academic integrity.
✅ Develop your prompt-writing skills and learn to assess AI suggestions critically.
❌ Don’t rely on rumors or unverified advice about AI tools.
❌ Don’t ignore new guidance from your instructors or the University about AI use.
Researchers
✅ Attend informative training sessions on the responsible use of generative AI in research, offered by the University of Cyprus or other recognised institutions.
✅ Stay updated on publisher guidelines and new ethical standards.
❌ Don’t rely on outdated AI practices when better safeguards become available.
❌ Don’t overlook updates or guidance on emerging AI risks that could affect your work.
Excerpt from the Official Guidelines
The University of Cyprus encourages all faculty, students and researchers to actively engage with and participate in the University’s inclusive activities and training sessions on AI, offering regular updates on emerging AI risks and best practices in teaching & learning, as main mitigation actions against these risks. Furthermore, both students and staff are encouraged to take personal initiative in developing their professional and digital skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to engage effectively and safely with advanced AI tools.
Last Updated on 4 August, 2025
