Harnessing AI – Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

Responsible use of generative AI and AI tools is crucial for researchers to ensure accuracy, transparency, reproducibility, while maintaining trustworthiness of their scientific findings. This workshop – led by Krishna Mutanwad (Research Ethics Officer, ISTA) - will cover a comprehensive range of topics essential for postdocs keen on using AI responsibly in their research activities. The participants will get insights regarding the expectations surrounding the use of AI tools in areas of scientific writing, grant applications, literature review, hypothesis generation etc., with a strong emphasis on upholding research integrity and ethical standards at every stage of the process. The interactive format of the workshop will also include discussions on various topics such as ethical dilemmas around using AI tools, environmental impact of AI tools, leveraging AI tools for career advancement - focusing on crafting impactful CVs and excelling in interviews.