RSU staff and students invited to participate in public consultation on use of AI

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites staff and students to take part in a public consultation on the draft policy for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at RSU on 17 and 20 November. The aim is to discuss the proposed regulations, identify potential challenges in their practical application and gather suggestions for improving the policy before it is considered by the University’s collegial bodies.

AI tools are increasingly used in studies, research and administrative work, creating new opportunities while also raising questions about their responsible and safe use. To establish a consistent approach to AI use across the University, in April this year RSU formed a working group to develop the AI use policy. Its task is to define clear principles and requirements for AI use while taking into account the specific characteristics of the University’s different areas of activity.

What topics will be addressed during the public consultation?

During the public consultation, participants will be introduced to the key requirements set out in the draft AI use policy, including:

• AI tool selection and available support – how RSU will help users choose the most suitable AI tool for a particular task;
• data protection and accountability – how to protect personal data and confidential information and ensure human responsibility for AI-generated outputs;
• disclosure and documentation of AI use – when AI use must be disclosed and information about the process of using AI must be retained;
• AI use in studies – what requirements will apply to students and lecturers, including AI use in coursework, assessment and ensuring academic integrity;
• AI use in research – which principles and additional requirements must be followed during the research process.

An opportunity to help improve the policy

The public consultation will take the form of an interactive discussion in which participants will be able not only to learn about the proposed policy but also to assess how well it meets their needs and reflects situations encountered in their everyday work or studies.

After an introduction to the main principles and requirements of the draft policy, participants will discuss AI use in studies, research and administrative work in small thematic groups. Everyone will be particularly encouraged to share practical examples, highlight possible limitations and propose specific solutions.

Participants’ comments and suggestions will be collected and used in the further development of the policy. Those attending the public consultation will also have the opportunity to note their interest in taking part in a subsequent focus group discussion, where the issues raised during the consultation will be explored in depth.

Dates and registration

The public consultation will take place online at two times:

• Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 13:00–15:00
• Friday, 20 November 2026, 10:00–12:00

The programme will be the same in both sessions, so participants are invited to choose whichever time is most convenient for them.

Both public consultation sessions will be held in Latvian.

To help participants prepare for the discussions, information cards summarising the key content of the draft AI use policy will be sent to them in advance.

We invite all RSU staff and students to join the discussion and help develop an AI use policy that is clear, practical and meets the needs of the University community!