In short
The American Concrete Institute sets AI rules for the Eco Concrete Student Competition. For the report, generative AI is allowed mainly for brainstorming, grammar and clarity. It may not be used to generate the core discussion and analysis. Its use must be explained in a separate section. In the video, AI-generated voices, avatars and footage are not allowed. AI used to prepare text, graphics or slides must be disclosed.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the Eco Concrete Student Competition report, generative AI use should be limited mainly to gathering initial information, brainstorming topics, checking grammar, editing sentence structure, improving readability and suggesting clarity improvements. [1]
- AI should not be used to generate the core discussion and analysis. Authors should review, verify and edit all AI-generated suggestions. Authors accept full responsibility for the final content. The use of AI and how far it was used must be explained in a separate section placed after the Recommendations section and before the References. [1]
- Synthetic or AI-generated voices, avatars and AI-generated video footage are not permitted in the competition video. [1]
- Generative AI tools may be used to help prepare text, graphics or slides for the video. Each tool and what it was used for must be disclosed in one line of the YouTube video description. [1]
For reviewers
American Concrete Institute has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
ECO CONCRETE STUDENT COMPETITION 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Use of generative AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of the report is permitted. However, use of AI should be primarily limited to: • Gathering initial information and brainstorming topics. • Checking grammar, editing sentence structure, or improving readability. • Suggesting improvements for clarity.
AI should not be used to generate the core discussion and analysis. The author(s) should review, verify, and edit all AI-generated suggestions, and accept full responsibility for the final content of this document. The use of AI and the extent to which AI was used shall be explained in the document as a separate section placed after the Recommendations section and before the References.
Synthetic or AI-generated voices, avatars, and AI-generated video footage are not permitted.
Generative artificial-intelligence tools may be used to help prepare text, graphics, or slides, provided that each tool and what it was used for are disclosed in one line of the YouTube video description.
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