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IT Innovation

We use information technology to explore new ideas and to solve problems in novel ways.

Using AI Responsibly

Using AI responsibly means developing and using AI systems to benefit society while minimizing the risk of negative consequences. This includes ensuring that AI systems are fair, reliable, safe, secure, and transparent.

Guidance

When using AI tools, you may not use them:

  • for intentional disinformation or deception; 
  • to violate the privacy rights of others, including unlawful tracking, monitoring, and identification; 
  • to depict a person’s voice or likeness without their consent or other appropriate rights, including unauthorized impersonation and non-consensual sexual imagery; 
  • for harm or abuse of a minor, including grooming and child sexual exploitation;
  • to harass, harm, or encourage the harm of individuals or specific groups; 
  • to intentionally circumvent safety filters and functionality or prompt models to act in a manner that violates The University of Texas at Austin Policies;
  • to perform a lethal function in a weapon without human authorization or control.

Privacy and Security

The University of Texas at Austin is working with our vendors to ensure that any use of AI services with data from the University is private, protected, and secure. Follow these existing policies and guidelines listed below.

UT Austin AI-Related Policies and Guidelines