Lucidea, Lauren Hays: “Many organizations are starting to develop policies on the use of generative AI. I believe it is important for librarians to be involved in this process due to our expertise in information systems, data management, information ethics, user advocacy, copyright and intellectual property, and information literacy. How Can Librarians Support AI Policy Development? Below are concrete ideas for how librarians can engage in the development of policies on the use of generative AI.

1. Leverage our understanding of information systems, ethics, and various fields to inform comprehensive AI policies
2. Conduct literature reviews on existing AI policies in other organizations
3. Analyze best practices and provide recommendations for our organization’s specific needs
4. Facilitate discussions between stakeholders
5. Gather diverse perspectives to ensure policies are inclusive and address various concerns among stakeholders
6. Draw on our experience with information ethics to help craft AI ethics guidelines
7. Address issues like bias, privacy, and academic integrity in policy recommendations
8. Provide expertise on fair use, copyright, and licensing issues related to AI-generated content
9. Help develop policies that protect intellectual property while fostering innovation by researching examples of how other organizations are supporting the use of AI
10. Contribute to policies on data management, privacy, and security for AI systems
11. Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations
12. Develop and lead training to educate the community about new AI policies
13. Create accessible resources explaining policy implications for different user groups
14. Recommend updates as AI technologies and their applications evolve
15. Take an active role in drafting policy documents, leveraging our skills in information organization and communication..”