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AI Nutrition Facts


McGraw Hill AI Reader

Description

AI Reader allows learners to highlight any concept in their eBook and receive AI-generated alternative explanations, simplifications, and quiz questions.

Privacy Ladder Level

1

Feature is Optional

Yes

Model Type

Generative

Base Model

OpenAI – GPT-4.o (subject to change)

Trust Ingredients

Base Model Trained with Customer Data

AI Reader is not trained on and does not have access to any user data or PII.

No

Customer Data is Shared with Model Vendor

AI Reader runs on a private instance of base model that does not send data back to model vendor.

No

Training Data Anonymized

N/A

Data Deletion

McGraw Hill’s engineering team will keep a secure record of all user interactions to monitor performance. Data will be discarded after each semester.

Yes

Human in the Loop

While there are a number of safety and accuracy guardrails in place, learners receive instant output from AI model.

No

Data Retention

1 Semester

Compliance

 

Logging & Auditing

McGraw Hill will systematically review records of model input/output to audit performance. Model upgrades will be made as needed.

Yes

Guardrails

AI Reader employs inputs and output guardrails. There are constraints applied to content that users are able to use AI for (e.g., users cannot select certain inappropriate words). The model then as prompt level instructions to ensure that output is grounded, relevant, and appropriate for the given learning context.

Yes

Input/Output Consistency

Yes

Other Resources

Ask your Learning Technology Representative for more information about AI Reader.

AI Reader Model Overview

AI Reader is built using a large language model (LLM). This LLM is a private instance of OpenAI’s GPT-4o provided via Microsoft Azure AI. This model is given context for the specified title (and only that title) using a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pattern, which indexes McGraw Hill’s content. 

Data Privacy and Security

McGraw Hill takes matters of security and bias very seriously, and we have performed extensive testing and monitoring to ensure AI Reader meets our high standards for educational use. We designed AI Reader to be secure in design and to minimize bias, inaccuracies, and inappropriateness in responses.

  • No Access to PII: AI Reader’s model does not have access to any personally identifiable information (PII) or specific user data.
  • No Data Sharing: AI Reader does not send data back to the model vendor for model training purposes.
  • Secure Data Handling: Our secure system records all model inputs (e.g., highlighted text, actions taken) and outputs for product improvement and model evaluations. Data will be discarded each semester.
  • Bias, Accuracy, and Appropriateness Guardrails: Underlying each “action” (e.g., generate quiz questions) is a proprietary, lengthy prompt. These prompts have been designed to minimize potential biases, inaccuracies, or inappropriateness in responses. While McGraw Hill is dedicated to offering safest-in-class AI solutions for education, AI might occasionally produce biased or inaccurate information, and users must use critical thinking to evaluate model output as AI makes mistakes.

Continuous Improvement

McGraw Hill’s team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of our products, including AI Reader. To better serve learners, our team will systematically review deidentified model data and reserves the right to make changes to the underlying model as needed. This ongoing process ensures that AI Reader improves as a reliable and effective tool for education.

Instructor Choice

While AI technologies, like AI Reader, present many exciting opportunities within education, we want to ensure the choice to use these technologies remains firmly in the hands of instructors. Instructors may easily toggle AI Reader on/off for all your students at any point, for any amount of time. For McGraw Hill Connect® users, this option may be found in your Section dashboard. For McGraw Hill GO users, this option is located in your table of contents. 

Sample Syllabus Language

McGraw Hill encourages instructors and administrators to provide clear guidance to students around how to effectively and appropriately leverage AI tools, like AI Reader, in their coursework. Below is sample syllabus language meant to be illustrative—McGraw Hill encourages you to use this or other samples to customize it for your own course, discipline, and pedagogical approach.

Incorporating AI Tools into Your Learning

This course encourages a balanced and thoughtful approach to using AI tools (e.g., McGraw Hill's AI Reader tool available in your eBook), to enhance your learning experience. AI can be a powerful tool to help simplify complex concepts, provide alternative explanations, and promote active engagement with course concepts, but it can also be misused. Here’s how you can effectively and safely integrate AI tools into your studies:

  • Permitted Uses: You are welcome to use AI tools, including AI Reader, to help understand course concepts better, generate new ideas, and generate study materials. These tools can assist in clarifying difficult concepts, suggesting different perspectives, and keeping you engaged with the material.
  • Critical Evaluation: AI tools can produce inaccurate or biased information. It is essential to evaluate the outputs from AI tools with a critical eye. Verify the accuracy and relevance of the information provided before incorporating it into your work. You bear the final responsibility for the content you submit.
  • Ethical Considerations: Be mindful of the ethical implications of using AI. Understand that AI can perpetuate biases present in the data it was trained on. Use these tools ethically and responsibly, ensuring that you uphold the principles of academic integrity.
  • Learning Outcomes: Reflect on how the use of AI tools affects your understanding, engagement, and enjoyment of the course material. Consider both the benefits and limitations of AI in your learning journey. AI should be a tool to augment your learning, not to replace the critical thinking and analysis that are fundamental to your education.

By integrating AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly, you can enhance your learning experience while developing essential skills for navigating an increasingly AI-driven world. This balanced approach will help you make the most of these technologies while maintaining the integrity and quality of your academic work.

We are here to support you in leveraging the AI Reader in your course and are committed to providing a responsible, transparent, and secure AI solution for your learning environment.