Q39. Can I add/create a thread or post which contains AI (Artificial Intelligence) content from popular sources such as ChatGPT?
A: AI generated content is not encouraged. However, due to the popularity of free-to-use AI systems such as ChatGPT, we acknowledge that it is inevitable that there will be posts that draw from such sources, so please be aware that:
- Verbatim AI generated textual content is strongly discouraged. It should not make up the majority of the post or reply.
- If AI-generated content (textual or other) is posted for discussion, its source must always be acknowledged.
- Suspected unacknowledged AI text should be flagged, so that it can be considered by the moderators.
- Any AI-generated content from any source may be considered inappropriate for reasons of quality, accuracy, triviality, or otherwise detracting from the quality of forum discussions.
- AI-generated translations of EBT (Early Buddhist Text) material are acceptable if sourced and of sufficient quality, or welcomed by expert human translators. Whole-text AI translations must be hosted outside the forum.
These are the official rules (which is subject of debate as per the moderator’s notice here).
There’s nothing here banning, on the opposite, strict guidelines on how to behave if posting AI generated content, and that the forums do notencourage posting such material.
I think this might be a source of confusion. AI generated content is allowed and has very strict rules (so people posting AI generated translations for Heart Sutra with clear remarks and a candid discussion on the capabilities of AI are not breaking the rules) but it’s not encouraged.
Jayarava, the author on the Heart Sutra revisions paper was happy to discuss what Christie’s translations looked like and delving into the machine’s neural processes. No mod has took any action against it.