AI Guidelines
AI is a powerful partner. These principles guide its responsible use, acting as a compass for ethical and practical application. We champion academic integrity, discovery, and human-centered responsibility as AI evolves.
AI is a powerful partner. These principles guide its responsible use, acting as a compass for ethical and practical application. We champion academic integrity, discovery, and human-centered responsibility as AI evolves.
This information is not intended as a list of restrictions, but as a compass for navigating the ethical and practical landscape of AI. It is built on the pillars of academic integrity, intellectual curiosity, and human-centered responsibility. These guidelines will help you make informed decisions when using AI in your work, ensuring that we foster an environment of both cutting-edge discovery and unwavering ethical conduct. As this field evolves, so will our approach, and we invite you to be a part of this ongoing conversation.
General guidelines to support the ethical, secure, and responsible use of AI technology at UC.
The university’s software licensing agreements offer privacy-protected access to approved AI and Generative AI tools for university-related academic and administrative use.
Log into UC tools with your UC credentials (e.g. UC username and password or UC email address) to help safeguard both individual and institutional privacy and security.
Verify that the data you intend to interact with is classified as “Public” under the university's Data Classification Policy before using AI or Generative AI tools. Public data is readily available to the public, and requires no confidentiality or integrity protection. Neither controlled nor restricted data are approved for use in AI tools.
Examples of public data include:
Published research articles and findings.
Publicly available statistics and datasets.
University press releases and news articles.
Open educational resources (OERs).
When in doubt, seek guidance from the Office of Information Security.
Even when dealing with public data, exercise caution to avoid inadvertently sharing personal information that, while may be publicly accessible, could compromise privacy when aggregated or analyzed. UC student directory data is not approved for use in AI tools.
Ensure that your use of AI technology and public data complies with legal requirements, copyright laws, and ethical standards.
Actions to take before using AI technology for academic purposes.
Communicate with your instructors about the acceptability and appropriate use of AI and Generative AI tools in your coursework.
Faculty members can provide clear guidance about how these tools may or may not fit into their learning objectives and evaluation criteria.
Carefully read the syllabi for each of your courses at the beginning of the term.
Syllabi often contain vital information about course requirements regarding the use of technology, including AI tools. Look for sections on assignments, academic integrity, and technology use, or reach out to your instructor if you're unsure.
The responsible use of technology, including AI technology, should align with the UC Student Code of Conduct.
Investigators are encouraged to indicate in the project description the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop their proposal.
Resources on the ethical use of AI in research.
If you serve as an NSF or NIH reviewer, please pay attention to the following notices.
The content below outlines policy areas and references relevant University of Cincinnati policies that apply to the use of AI and Generative AI within the university's ecosystem.
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