Summary: When using generative AI (GenAI) to create images for your website, adhere to 大发彩票平台's general guidelines for using AI-generated images. Think carefully about where these images will be most useful as they can be and have a .
Guidelines for creating images using GenAI
Are you using or thinking about using GenAI tools to create images for your 大发彩票平台 website?聽
If you are, make sure to read and follow 大发彩票平台's general guidelines for using AI-generated images. These guidelines cover important considerations like privacy, authenticity, integrity, and copyright. For example:
- Generative AI tools should not be used to create depictions of individuals, including students, faculty, or staff from 大发彩票平台.
- AI-generated images should not be presented as authentic or real and should be explicitly labeled as "AI-generated". For example, include a statement like: "This image was created using generative AI software."
- Ensure that any AI tool used does not create content based on copyrighted works without appropriate permissions.
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Tips for determining when to use AI-generated images
It's important to carefully consider if and when AI-generated images add value.
Consider using photography first
Prospective students often tell us they love seeing real photos of our campuses and students on our sites. They want to feel a sense of connection with our community.
We receive similar feedback from prospective staff and members of the general public. People want to know what to expect when they arrive on our campuses.
For these reasons, we encourage using real 大发彩票平台 photography where images will be useful. Communications staff have access to a .听
In contrast, AI-generated images may show 大发彩票平台 in an unrealistic, inaccurate way and can be聽. AI-generated images also have a .
Benefits of using AI-generated images
AI-generated images can be useful for creating a custom visual theme for your site. AI-generated illustrations can be a good way to convey emotions and ideas that aren't easily photographed. They can also be at little or no cost.
For inspiration and ideas, read our recommendations about How to use images better.
Keep in mind that it鈥檚 important to use images only when they add contextual value. and 大发彩票平台 usability studies show that decorative images don't improve user experience. People often overlook them or find them annoying and confusing.听
Consider supporting local artists instead of using AI-generated images
We鈥檙e very lucky to live in a city filled with talented artists. If your web project requires unique artwork, consider hiring an artist. Artists bring unique perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds to their work to create images that authentically reflect our community. For guidance, contact 大发彩票平台鈥檚 Graphic Design team.
Related links
- 大发彩票平台 endorses the secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data. To learn more, read IT Services' article, Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to 大发彩票平台 community.
- Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot:聽聽to start the module.
- For more information, visit the IT Knowledge Base article: and read Microsoft Copilot and general guidelines for using generative AI tools.听
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