AI is an area that offers great productivity help and users need to use the tools responsibly.
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. For now, follow existing policies and guidelines listed below.
UT Austin AI-Related Policies and Guidelines
- Local and Cloud Service Decision Matrix
- Acceptable Use of ChatGPT and Similar AI Tools
- Data Classification Standard
- 5 Things To Know About ChatGPT
- Requiring Generative AI in the Classroom
- Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Art & Design Courses
- Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Writing Flag Classes