New AI strategy approved at Reykjavik University: Value creation, human in the centre, and responsible use
A new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for Reykjavík University (RU) was approved at a meeting of the university’s Executive Board at the end of September. The policy is based on RU’s Strategy for 2030 and sets out the university’s commitment to making responsible use of advances in technology and artificial intelligence.
The purpose of RU’s AI Strategy is to ensure that the university approaches advances in artificial intelligence with the same integrity that guides all other aspects of its operations. The university aims to embrace the opportunities ambitiously, put humans in the centre, and ensure that AI is used responsibly.
A roadmap for the future
Dr. Bryndís Björk Ásgeirsdóttir, Vice President for Learning, Students and Sustainability at RU, was one of the people involved in developing the AI strategy. She says that RU is approaching the development of artificial intelligence with foresight and critical thinking, ensuring that technology supports people rather than replacing human judgement.
“The reason we developed this strategy is that we can see how rapidly artificial intelligence is changing approaches and working practices in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and people's everyday work — and, consequently, the needs of the business community.
As part of the strategy development process, we brought staff and students to the table to share the opportunities and challenges they foresee for the university's operations in this area, as well as their vision for the future use of artificial intelligence.
The strategy is therefore a roadmap for all of us as we move into the future. Given the rapid pace of development in artificial intelligence, we naturally expect to review the strategy regularly in light of our experience and technological advances.
The next steps are to continue implementing the strategy and developing various projects and initiatives to support it. These initiatives will take place both at the university-wide level and within all of the university's schools, departments and operational units,” says Bryndís Björk.
Applies to all students and staff
The AI strategy applies across all of Reykjavik University's activities: teaching and learning, research and innovation, as well as administration and operations. It covers all students and staff across every school, department and operational unit.
The strategy rests on three fundamental pillars: value creation, human in the centre, and responsible use.
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