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AI Generated Content in ASRT Continuing Education Materials

• General

  AI technology, including language models, machine learning, or similar technologies cannot be used to create substantive sections of content* for use in ASRT continuing education materials. This policy extends to the activity content, posttest questions, and clinical (medical) images, figures, or graphics. This use does not include basic writing tools for grammar, spelling, and references.

  
  

  Any AI-generated material must be reviewed and verified by a subject matter expert to ensure accuracy and integrity of the content. Additionally, any such use of AI must be disclosed to ASRT and is subject to review and approval by ASRT before fulfillment of a contract will be considered complete.

  
  

  *For this policy, AI-generated content refers to copy that is created by a machine after a person inputs information such as keywords, phrases, and topics. This application of AI is significantly different than using writing-assistance AI algorithms for spelling and grammar checks, enhanced internet searches, text suggestions, and autocorrect functions, as AI is not creating substantive sections of content in those cases.

• Authorship

  AI technology, including language models, machine learning, or similar technologies does not qualify for authorship. Attribution of authorship requires accountability for the work, and AI technologies cannot take such responsibility.

• Figures

  Clinical (medical) figures, images, or graphics cannot be generated from AI technology, including language models, machine learning, or similar technologies. Such tools may be used to generate generic stock images or graphics under the following conditions:

  • A content expert reviews the AI-generated image for appropriateness.
  • The image is properly cited and includes the AI model or tool, version and extension numbers, and manufacturer.
  • Use of the image is subject to review and approval by ASRT.

• Writing

  AI technology, including language models, machine learning, or similar technologies cannot be used to assist with writing or editing text-based material for use in ASRT educational materials. This use includes CE articles, Directed Readings, module content, posttest questions, and test question remediation. This use does not include basic tools, such as grammar, spelling, and references. In addition, AI technology cannot be used to develop a script or notes for use during ASRT Live or ASRT Live: Recorded events.