research
American University research guidance says researchers should be transparent about AI use, verify AI-generated content against trusted sources, protect data privacy, and not list AI systems as co-authors.
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American University currently has 5 source-backed claim records and 3 official source attributions. Latest tracked changed date: May 17, 2026.
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11 # American University AI policy record
2+privacy: American University guidance says not to enter sensitive, Confidential, or Official Use data into an AI platform unless approved by a university official, and not to upload, input, or analyze university data in an AI tool that OIT has not approved.
3+Evidence (en, 395cbd91591c): Do not enter any sensitive data, or Confidential or Official Use data (as defined in the university Data Classification Policy) in an AI platform, unless approved by a university official.
4+academic_integrity: American University guidance says students are responsible for course AI policies in syllabi, and misuse of AI or use without permission or disclosure may constitute an Academic Integrity Code violation.
5+Evidence (en, 395cbd91591c): Misuse of AI or use of AI without permission or disclosure may constitute a violation of the Academic Integrity Code.
6+source_status: American University publishes responsible-use guidance for AI tools that applies general principles of transparency, accountability, human oversight, data protection, privacy, teaching, research, staff, and student use.
7+Evidence (en, 395cbd91591c): The following guidance outlines acceptable practices for utilizing AI tools while safeguarding institutional, personal, and proprietary information.
8+research: American University research guidance says researchers should be transparent about AI use, verify AI-generated content against trusted sources, protect data privacy, and not list AI systems as co-authors.
9+Evidence (en, 395cbd91591c): Be transparent about the use of AI in your research. Clearly track and, where appropriate, disclose when, how, and which AI tools (including versions) are used, whether for data analysis, content generation, or writing assistance.
10+teaching: American University guidance places AI-use expectations at the course level: syllabi should state whether AI use is prohibited or permitted, and the CFE page says AU does not currently regulate faculty and student use of generative AI through a single university-wide rule.
11+Evidence (en, 395cbd91591c): Course syllabi should clearly state policies and expectations about the use of AI, whether prohibited or permitted.
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5 claim records
academic_integrity
American University guidance says students are responsible for course AI policies in syllabi, and misuse of AI or use without permission or disclosure may constitute an Academic Integrity Code violation.
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teaching
American University guidance places AI-use expectations at the course level: syllabi should state whether AI use is prohibited or permitted, and the CFE page says AU does not currently regulate faculty and student use of generative AI through a single university-wide rule.
Review: Agent reviewed
privacy
American University guidance says not to enter sensitive, Confidential, or Official Use data into an AI platform unless approved by a university official, and not to upload, input, or analyze university data in an AI tool that OIT has not approved.
Review: Agent reviewed
source_status
American University publishes responsible-use guidance for AI tools that applies general principles of transparency, accountability, human oversight, data protection, privacy, teaching, research, staff, and student use.
Review: Agent reviewed
Source snapshots
3 source attributions
AI & Academic Integrity: OAI's Fall Guidance 2024
official_pdf checked May 17, 2026
Artificial Intelligence
official_guidance checked May 17, 2026
University Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
official_guidance checked May 17, 2026