Generative AI for students

Generative artificial intelligence can help you learn, understand and develop your own ideas. At the same time, it is essential to use AI in a critical, transparent and responsible manner.

On this page, you will find important guidance on using generative AI during your studies, as well as access to OTHAWKI, the AI tool developed by OTH Amberg-Weiden.

OTHAWKI – the AI tool from OTH Amberg-Weiden

OTHAWKI allows you to use various AI language models. OTHAWKI can be accessed using your university login details. You can ask questions, edit your own content and try out different models for your own tasks.

Using different AI models

Select the language model that best suits your task.

Asking questions and understanding the content

Ask for an explanation of terms, concepts or difficult topics.

Structuring learning material

Create summaries, overviews or revision questions based on your own content.

Developing ideas

Use AI for brainstorming, to gain new perspectives and to come up with initial solutions.

Analysing files securely

Everything is processed and stored on OTH servers. External tools such as web searches can be enabled and disabled independently.

OTHAWKI

Use OTHAWKI to try out AI language models and put them to use in your studies. You can log in using your university login details.

OTHAWKI

Introductory course on OTHAWKI

In the Moodle course ‘Introduction to OTHAWKI for Students’, you will learn about the key features of OTHAWKI. The course will show you how to use the tool effectively, securely and responsibly in your studies.

Moodle course

Contact the OTHAWKI team

We welcome any questions or suggestions regarding OTHAWKI.

OTHAWKI Team

OTH AW AI Policy

Here you will find a specific framework for dealing with AI, in particular regarding the requirement to cite sources and documentation in final theses.

AI Guidelines

Things to bear in mind when using AI

Generative AI opens up fascinating creative possibilities. However, it can only realise its full potential in a responsible and sustainable way if it is used in a critical and thoughtful manner. Please therefore bear the following points in mind when using it:

Critical approach to AI

Examine the AI’s responses critically. The output may sound plausible yet still be incorrect. Do not be misled by linguistically perfect answers. In some circumstances, the AI may ‘hallucinate’, for example when there is insufficient training data.
The AI system’s training data may contain a bias (a systematic error leading to biased results), which is reflected in the AI’s responses. This can, for example, also lead to discriminatory AI responses.
Bear in mind the difference between generative AI and a traditional search engine such as Google and similar platforms. AI generates new information, whilst a search engine locates existing information. Please note: however, these functions are increasingly being combined.

Data Protection

Do not process personal or confidential data using AI tools. Where possible, use anonymised or pseudonymised data.
Ensure, where possible, that your input is not used as AI training data.
Be aware of what data an AI system collects when you create an account. Under no circumstances should you use your university password for an account in an AI system.
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact the Data Protection Officer at OTH Amberg-Weiden: www.oth-aw.de/datenschutz

Copyright

Do not upload any copyright-protected material to an AI system unless you have the copyright holder’s consent and are using a system that does not share data with the AI provider.
AI-generated content is not protected by copyright, but be wary of accidental plagiarism.

Accountability & Transparency

Be transparent about your use of AI. Since August 2026, the EU AI Regulation has introduced a labelling requirement for AI-generated content. This applies in particular to AI-generated images, graphics or videos; images or videos that have been significantly altered by AI; AI-generated representations of real-life individuals (‘AI models’); deepfakes or similar AI-manipulated media content, as well as AI-generated texts that are published without editorial review and are intended to inform the public. Further information can be found at: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/de/article/50/
The responsibility for AI-generated content lies with you and not with the AI system. You, as an individual, are always the final authority.