Guidance
It is the user’s responsibility to protect sensitive data and verify content when using generative AI tools.
Be Mindful Not to Share Sensitive Information
Do not enter confidential or protected data or information, including non-public research data, into publicly available or vendor-enabled AI tools.
Information shared with public AI tools:
- Is not considered private.
- May be added to the tool’s knowledge base and provided to other users.
- Is usually claimed to be the property of the vendor.
These Tools Can be Inaccurate
Each individual is responsible for any content that is produced or published containing AI-generated material.
- AI tools sometimes “hallucinate,” generating content that can be highly convincing, but inaccurate, misleading, or entirely fabricated.
- It may contain copyrighted material.
- All AI-generated content should be reviewed carefully for correctness and cited properly before submission or publication.
Adhere to Current Academic Integrity Policies
Review university, school, and department handbooks and policies.
- Schools will be developing and updating their policies as we learn more about AI tools.
- Faculty members should teach and advise students about policies on the permitted uses of AI in classes and on academic work.
- Students are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification about these policies.
- AI may contribute intentional and unintended forms of plagiarism and falsification of data.
Be Alert for AI-Enabled Phishing
AI has made it easier for malicious actors to create sophisticated scams at a far greater scale. Continue to follow security best practices and report suspicious messages via the Phish Report button in Outlook or to phishing@wustl.edu.