Guidance on the use of AI at Rutgers
Guidance on the use of AI at Rutgers
The following is initial guidance on the use of AI at Rutgers. The AI@Rutgers steering committee and working groups are currently tasked with coordinating and consolidating guidance and recommendations on the development, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at Rutgers. To view information about AI tools available at Rutgers, training on AI literacy, and related resources, view our AI at Rutgers homepage.
Purchasing AI Technology
If you are considering the purchase of an AI application for use at Rutgers, you must follow the same security processes and risk assessments as for other software purchases, as well as standards for digital accessibility.
Information Security and Data Privacy
Confidential information, Protected Health Information (PHI), and any other proprietary Rutgers information is not appropriate for use in publicly available AI applications and systems. These tools may not have adequate controls to prevent such information from being exposed to unauthorized parties, among other concerns. For additional guidance, please consult the Information Classification Policy 70.1.2 and other Information Technology policies.
Academic integrity and AI
At Rutgers, guidance on the appropriate use of AI tools in academic settings will typically vary depending on the discipline, course, and/or instructor. Faculty should consider providing guidance to students on the use of AI to support learning and coursework, and students are encouraged to review course materials and speak with their instructors to understand any specific expectations related to AI. Though AI tools are widely available to students, they should not be considered permissible for coursework unless clearly stated or communicated by instructors. Students are responsible for understanding and abiding by their program and instructors’ guidance or rules on the use of AI. As noted in Rutgers Academic Integrity Policy 10.2.13, the principles of academic integrity require that students ensure that coursework be “the student’s own and created without the aid of impermissible technologies, materials, or collaborations.”