BTU.HAWKI

Institution: Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen (HAWK) Category: AI Service
Website: https://www.b-tu.de/ikmz/chatbot/login

Description

The guideline provides information on the responsible use of generative AI in higher education teaching and academic work at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. It conveys foundational knowledge regarding legal, ethical, and data protection aspects, as well as practical application possibilities of AI tools. The main purpose is to support teaching staff and researchers in the critical and transparent use of AI to ensure the independence and quality of academic work. The primary benefit lies in clear guidance for the meaningful use of AI, including documentation and labeling requirements.

Access & Availability

Target Audience: -
Access Requirements: -
Availability: The BTU.HAWKI platform is currently in the testing phase and is initially accessible to all staff members of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Activation for additional user groups, such as students, has not yet been completed and will be decided after the testing phase. No further restrictions or usage limits are specified. Operating hours or availability are not specified.

Contact & Support

Contact Person: PD Dr. rer. oec. habil. Ines Brusch, Dr. rer. nat. Katrin Weise, Boguslaw Malys, Marlen Dubrau
Email: ki-support@b-tu.de
Support: -

Technical Details

• Technology: - ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• OpenSource LLM (Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen)
• API (Application Programming Interface)
• Webbrowser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Matomo (Statistikplattform)
• HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
• HTTPS (Protokoll für sichere Webkommunikation)
• Platform: The platform is a web-based application (web application) that integrates external Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT from OpenAI and Open-Source LLMs from the GWDG via an API interface (API). Usage is via a web interface, with data being anonymized and forwarded through the API to external providers. The platform is not self-hosted but based on a cloud-based architecture. It is integrated into existing university systems (BTU-Login, Moodle, IT-Services) and accessible via the BTU website.
• License: - Open Source Lizenzen: Nicht angegeben
• Proprietäre Lizenzen: Nicht angegeben
• Nutzungsbedingungen: Die Nutzung von BTU.HAWKI erfolgt über eine Weboberfläche nach Anmeldung mit Ihrem BTU-Account. Beim ersten Anmelden müssen die Nutzungsbedingungen bestätigt werden. Diese können jederzeit über das Zahnrad-Symbol in den Einstellungen eingesehen werden. Die Nutzung generativer KI-Tools sollte auf Basis fachlich-methodischer Reflexion erfolgen und Risiken sowie ethische und rechtliche Aspekte angemessen berücksichtigt werden. Keine personenbezogenen oder vertraulichen Daten dürfen in die Tools eingegeben werden. Die Nutzung von KI-Tools muss transparent dokumentiert werden (z. B. Name des Tools, Version, Prompt, Datum). Die Nutzung von KI-Tools ist in der Hochschullehre und im wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten verantwortungsvoll und kritisch zu reflektieren.

Features

• Web-based portal for access to generative artificial intelligence (AI)
• Use of Large Language Models (LLMs) via API interface
• Login with BTU credentials (username and password)
• Support for tasks in teaching, research, and administration
• Anonymization of entered prompts, making no assignment to account or IP address possible
• No storage of chat contents as training data in the Large Language Model (LLM)
• Temporary storage of chats in the user's browser
• Access to ChatGPT from OpenAI via Microsoft Azure
• Access to open-source LLMs operated by Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG)
• Provision of self-learning materials in the Moodle course “AI in Daily University Life” and “ChatGPT in Daily University Life”

Recorded: 2026-01-11
Source: https://www.b-tu.de/ikmz/chatbot/login