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Michigan State University

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Review: Agent reviewedLast checkedMay 15, 2026Last changedMay 15, 2026Claims10Sources5
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Michigan State University currently has 10 source-backed claim records and 5 official source attributions. Latest tracked changed date: May 15, 2026.

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11 # Michigan State University AI policy record
2+source_status: Michigan State University's 2025 Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence serve as MSU's official framework for ethical, responsible, and equitable generative AI use and supersede previously issued AI guidance.
3+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): These guidelines supersede all previously issued guidance related to the use of generative AI tools at MSU. They supplement existing university policies, standards, and procedures, and serve as the university’s official framework for the ethical, responsible, and equitable use of generative AI.
4+academic_integrity: MSU guidelines say students may use generative AI tools for coursework or research activities only when the instructor or research advisor explicitly permits that use.
5+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): Students may only use generative AI tools to support their coursework or research activities when explicitly permitted by the instructor/research advisor.
6+privacy: MSU guidelines say third-party generative AI tools, especially those operated outside the United States, may be used only with non-sensitive public information unless MSU IT Information Security gives prior approval.
7+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): Third-party generative AI tools, particularly those operated outside the United States, pose significant risks to data security and intellectual property. These tools may only be used with non-sensitive, public information unless prior approval is obtained from MSU IT Information Security.
8+security_review: MSU IT standards say only AI platforms formally evaluated and recommended by MSU IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance may be used with institutional data, and no AI tool should be assumed safe for confidential or regulated data unless explicitly approved.
9+Evidence (en, 4c64f07c80ae): Only AI platforms that have been formally evaluated and recommended by MSU IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) may be used with institutional data. No AI tools should be assumed safe for confidential or regulated data unless explicitly approved.
10+teaching: MSU expects instructors to include course-specific generative AI guidance in every syllabus, including whether AI use is permitted, the contexts in which it may be used, and expected acknowledgment or citation practices.
11+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): The university expects instructors to include generative AI course guidance with a clear statement in every syllabus. This statement should specify whether generative AI use is permitted, the contexts in which it may be used (e.g., assignments, exams, collaborative projects), and how students are expected to appropriately acknowledge and cite their use of generative AI applications.
12+procurement: MSU IT says requests to purchase non-enterprise generative AI tools at MSU require completion and approval of an IT Readiness form.
13+Evidence (en, ae0fb23dbc0e): Any request to purchase a non-enterprise generative AI tool at MSU requires the completion and approval of an IT Readiness form. This process ensures that all tools used on campus meet MSU’s security and data-handling standards.
14+academic_integrity: MSU guidelines generally discourage generative AI detection tools and say detection outputs should be treated as potential indicators rather than conclusive evidence or the sole basis for academic or grading decisions.
15+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): The use of generative AI detection tools is generally discouraged. However, if an instructor chooses to use such tools, they must clearly inform students about their intended use, including the rationale, how results will be interpreted, and what actions may follow. Detection tool outputs should be considered potential indicators—not conclusive evidence—of generative AI misuse and should never serve as the sole basis for academic or grading decisions.
16+ai_tool_treatment: MSU IT says MSU's enterprise-licensed AI tools offer enhanced security and enterprise-level data protection aligned with institutional data policies that are not available in free or personal editions.
17+Evidence (en, ae0fb23dbc0e): MSU’s enterprise-licensed AI tools offer enhanced security and robust enterprise-level data protection in alignment with institutional data policies that are not available in free or personal editions.
18+research: MSU guidelines say integration of generative AI into research outputs, manuscripts, artistic endeavors, and grant applications must be disclosed according to relevant guidance or policies, and that intentional and substantial AI uses should be disclosed when no stated guidance exists.
19+Evidence (en, b669da4a5c38): Integration of generative AI into research must be disclosed in research outputs, manuscripts, artistic endeavors, and grant applications in accordance with the guidance/policies and expectations of publishers, funders, and collaborators. This may include idea generation, data analysis, and drafting. In the absence of stated guidance/policy, researchers are expected to disclose any intentional and substantial uses of AI.
20+academic_integrity: MSU Ethics Institute student guidance tells students to follow instructor or syllabus policies before using AI on assignments, disclose AI use according to class expectations, and check with instructors when in doubt.
21+Evidence (en, 47d84cb570d4): Please follow the policies provided by your instructors or course syllabuses before using AI on assignments or in your classes. ... Communicate clearly and specifically to instructors and classmates if/when you use AI for assignments, brainstorming, etc. per the instructors’ guidance and class expectations. ... When in doubt, ask! Check with your instructors to ensure that your use of generative AI aligns with what is acceptable for your class or project.

Claim changes

10 claim records

academic_integrity

MSU Ethics Institute student guidance tells students to follow instructor or syllabus policies before using AI on assignments, disclose AI use according to class expectations, and check with instructors when in doubt.

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research

MSU guidelines say integration of generative AI into research outputs, manuscripts, artistic endeavors, and grant applications must be disclosed according to relevant guidance or policies, and that intentional and substantial AI uses should be disclosed when no stated guidance exists.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence91%Evidence1Languagesen

procurement

MSU IT says requests to purchase non-enterprise generative AI tools at MSU require completion and approval of an IT Readiness form.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%Evidence1Languagesen

ai_tool_treatment

MSU IT says MSU's enterprise-licensed AI tools offer enhanced security and enterprise-level data protection aligned with institutional data policies that are not available in free or personal editions.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%Evidence1Languagesen

security_review

MSU IT standards say only AI platforms formally evaluated and recommended by MSU IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance may be used with institutional data, and no AI tool should be assumed safe for confidential or regulated data unless explicitly approved.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%Evidence1Languagesen

privacy

MSU guidelines say third-party generative AI tools, especially those operated outside the United States, may be used only with non-sensitive public information unless MSU IT Information Security gives prior approval.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%Evidence1Languagesen

academic_integrity

MSU guidelines generally discourage generative AI detection tools and say detection outputs should be treated as potential indicators rather than conclusive evidence or the sole basis for academic or grading decisions.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%Evidence1Languagesen

teaching

MSU expects instructors to include course-specific generative AI guidance in every syllabus, including whether AI use is permitted, the contexts in which it may be used, and expected acknowledgment or citation practices.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%Evidence1Languagesen

academic_integrity

MSU guidelines say students may use generative AI tools for coursework or research activities only when the instructor or research advisor explicitly permits that use.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%Evidence1Languagesen

source_status

Michigan State University's 2025 Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence serve as MSU's official framework for ethical, responsible, and equitable generative AI use and supersede previously issued AI guidance.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence96%Evidence1Languagesen

Source snapshots

5 source attributions

AI Security | Michigan State University - Technology at MSU

official_guidance checked May 15, 2026

Snapshot hash
4c64f07c80ae8712062af8eb7f2c371f851ee3bab595be7e68014f071ecd7e2d

AI Tools | Michigan State University - Technology at MSU

official_guidance checked May 15, 2026

Snapshot hash
ae0fb23dbc0ed16e7020f5f391d438f8e888ea991fc63ea1240ad8e48f697e26

Guidelines | AI | Michigan State University

official_policy_page checked May 15, 2026

Snapshot hash
b669da4a5c38c7004fa7d783d8a2ac4cac9e0c0d1caa813cb8adc3e7e79581fd

Student | Ethics | Michigan State University

official_guidance checked May 15, 2026

Snapshot hash
47d84cb570d4148e39f15a08b60727e99b237cf938a93a56ce084cc84c202fc9