The following key questions will help you choose the right traffic light colour:

• Does the performance primarily test a skill that would be directly replaced by AI (e.g. independent, creative writing)? → rather RED
• Should AI only be permitted in a supportive capacity (e.g. for language, translation), but not beyond that? Or should only very specific, approved tools be allowed to be used? → rather YELLOW
• Should the critical use of AI also be tested as a competence? Are competences tested that cannot be replaced by the use of AI? → rather GREEN

The KI traffic light system contains ready-made formulation modules for each traffic light colour, which can be transferred directly into the assignment, module checklists, the accompanying OLAT course or the exam organisation record in KLIPS. The modules include:

• a clear regulation on whether and to what extent AI may be used,
• a short educational justification (learning objective),
• Notes on documentation and declaration of independence,
• the reference to the university's AI access points as well as to the information sheet for users of AI and the checklist for the legally compliant use of AI.

The complete formulation modules can be downloaded below in the handout.

Written examinations, including final theses, must be accompanied by a declaration of independence in accordance with the examination regulations framework of the University of Koblenz. The declaration must disclose the sources and aids used, including any use of artificial intelligence.

The KI traffic light system contains two model declarations of independence:

1. no AI use (traffic light colour red) For use when generative AI tools are not admitted to the examination.

2. use of AI within the permitted framework (traffic light colours yellow and green) For use when generative AI tools are fully or partially admitted. This declaration includes, among other things, confirmation that the AI use took place within the specified framework, that AI-generated content was checked independently and that no personal, confidential or copyrighted content was entered.

The document also contains

• one Appendix on the use of AI tools (Table documenting tool, purpose, affected sections and critical examination),
• an optional Template for a prompt/output minutesif this is requested by the examiner.

Unauthorised or unlabelled use of AI can be considered an attempt to cheat in accordance with the examination regulations framework.

The complete sample declarations of independence and templates can be downloaded below in the handout.