University of Waterloo

At present, it's important for instructors to be explicit about whether artificial intelligence or tools like ChatGPT are allowed to be used to complete assignments, tests or exams, and if so, the extent to which it is allowed, and if it should be cited and how to cite it. A student who does not comply with the instructor's rules about the use of such tools will be subject to Policy 71 and an investigation into academic misconduct.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Instructor resources for Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT tools

Without explicit permission or instruction from the course instructor, students should never submit work produced by any of the GenAI tools.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Academic and professional integrity

For instructors who permit generative AI use: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) trained using large language models (LLM) or other methods to produce text, images, music, or code, like Chat GPT, DALL-E, or GitHub CoPilot, may be used for assignments in this class with proper documentation, citation, and acknowledgement.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: For instructors who permit generative AI use

GenAI use in teaching and learning must consider the security of student data, course materials, and other intellectual property. Instructors and students must select AI tools that provide an appropriate level of data protection, following university guidance. Neither course materials nor student work should be uploaded to insecure AI tools that might share them without permission. Student information such as identification or grades is subject to Policy 46 – Information Management and must not be uploaded to AI tools that do not meet institutional security requirements.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Safe & fair use: Responsible, ethical, inclusive AI

first confirm whether the tool is listed and approved below for the type of University data you intend to use.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Approved AI tools

These review processes ensure that any AI tool used with University data is assessed for security, privacy, and contractual risks, whether the tool is standalone, embedded, or part of an AI-enabled system.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Approval & Support

All AI-enabled system projects must undergo an Information Risk Assessment (IRA). A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) may also be required, depending on the nature of the data being collected or processed. Approval from the appropriate Information Steward is required before using any University data, even if that data is publicly available.

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Key Requirements

For research, graduate students should consult with their supervisor(s) and advisory committee (if one exists) about the limit and scope of the use of GenAI tools, which is often discipline-dependent. Permitted uses and expectations for using GenAI tools should be communicated between the students and their supervisor(s).

مُحدِّد الأدلة: Academic and professional integrity

Waterloo IST says Microsoft Copilot is currently available through a UWaterloo account; access automatically provides personal and company data protection.