Technology and AI

VCMUN views technology as a useful tool that can support, but should not replace, debate. Delegates are not permitted to conduct additional research during committee; instead, they should prepare research notes that are available in a non-digital format. The use of cellphones is strongly discouraged in committee and inappropriate use of technology may result in disqualification from awards.

For our committees, there are generally three types of technology policies

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1. Unmod Tech: Technology devices can be utilized for resolution writing inside the committee room only during unmoderated caucuses. Resolution drafting taking place at other times must take place outside of the committee room. Delegates will utilize pre-created documents to prepare their working papers, which will be shared at the start of each committee session. All General Assembly committees are unmod tech unless otherwise stated.

2. Non-Tech: Technology use will not be permitted at any time, even for the writing of resolutions. Only handwritten resolutions will be accepted and all research must be saved in a physical form (i.e. research binder). All crisis committees are non-tech committees.

3. Other Cases: All Specialized Bodies have slightly varied technology policies. Please check back here regularly for our technology policies for our specialized bodies.

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VCMUN has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to AI programs such as ChatGPT. The use of any such AI tools is considered plagiarism and will be handled in accordance with the VCMUN plagiarism policy. The only exception to this is the utilization of AI programs to generate images for conference programming (such as marketing materials or pictures on background guides). If there are any questions regarding AI use please contact a member of the secretariat.