As the use of generative AI tools continues to grow at our university, it's important to understand how to use these tools safely and appropriately. Generative AI can create new content (text, images, video, and more) based on user input, but like any new technology, it has its limitations. It's essential to understand that generative AI is not infallible and can sometimes generate incorrect information. It's also important to consider the ethical and privacy implications of using these tools, and to use them in a manner that is respectful and compliant with university policies. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and staff. We encourage all users of generative AI to familiarize themselves with these policies and to use the technology in a responsible and ethical manner.

This page aims to provide you with a better understanding of generative AI and how to use it safely and responsibly at our university.

• Read Guidelines for the secure and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence to learn some key points on the risks related to security, privacy, and ethical considerations for using artificial intelligence tools or services within higher education.
• Visit Data classification guidelines for information on how to classify the level of data using confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) criteria. See Data Classification Guide to IT Services for examples of data types permitted in various IT Tools and services. This page also provides contact information for IT Security and Research Computing, if you have further questions.