This proposal outlines a draft stance for Warwick Students’ Union on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). It brings together evidence on the environmental, social, labour, and academic impacts of these technologies, including their energy use, data practices, and potential effects on teaching, learning, and work.? It brings together evidence on the environmental, social, labour, and academic impacts of these technologies, including their energy use, data practices, and potential effects on teaching, learning, and work.
The motion proposes that the SU lobby the University of Warwick to take a cautious and regulated approach to AI. This includes limiting the University’s use of AI in specific areas such as governance documents, marketing and promotional materials, and assessment design, as well as introducing clear expectations around transparency and oversight.
The motion does not call for a total ban on AI use by the SU. Instead, it supports an opt-in approach, meaning AI would only be used where actively chosen, alongside clear transparency and declaration requirements when it is used.
Overall, the proposal aims to ensure that both the University’s approach to AI and the SU’s own practices align with sustainability commitments, academic integrity, ethical standards, and meaningful staff and student involvement.