Cambridge, United States

Harvard University

Record status

Policy statusReviewed evidence-backed recordReview: Agent reviewedClaim coverage30 reviewedEvidence-backed claims30Reviewed30Candidate0Official sources13Source languageenPublic JSON/api/public/v1/universities/harvard-university.json

Policy profile

Coverage score100/100Coverage labelbroad public coverageReview: Machine candidateAnalysis confidence80%

AI tools

Derived tool records18

Anthropic Claude

Harvard University

Tool
Anthropic Claude
About
Claude provided through HUIT's Advanced tier.
Access
Request through the relevant School or Unit; requests need its approval.
Cost
Additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

AWS Bedrock via Harvard API Platform

Harvard University

Tool
AWS Bedrock via Harvard API Platform
About
Programmatic AWS Bedrock access through Harvard's API Platform.
Access
Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.
Cost
Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Azure AI

Harvard University

Tool
Azure AI
About
Not specified
Access
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Availability
Unknown
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Codex in ChatGPT Edu

Harvard University

Tool
Codex in ChatGPT Edu
About
OpenAI Codex included with HUIT's ChatGPT Edu service.
Access
Request ChatGPT Edu through the relevant School or Unit.
Cost
Included with a ChatGPT Edu request at additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google Gemini (Basic)

Harvard University

Tool
Google Gemini (Basic)
About
Google Gemini Basic through Harvard Google Workspace.
Access
Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.
Cost
Free for Harvard Google Workspace users.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google Gemini (Pro)

Harvard University

Tool
Google Gemini (Pro)
About
Google Gemini Pro through Harvard Google Workspace.
Access
Request through HUIT.
Cost
Additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google Gemini API via Harvard API Platform

Harvard University

Tool
Google Gemini API via Harvard API Platform
About
Programmatic Google Gemini access through Harvard's API Platform.
Access
Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.
Cost
Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google NotebookLM (Gemini Basic)

Harvard University

Tool
Google NotebookLM (Gemini Basic)
About
NotebookLM included with the Harvard Google Workspace Gemini Basic entitlement.
Access
Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.
Cost
Included with Gemini Basic.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google NotebookLM (Gemini Pro)

Harvard University

Tool
Google NotebookLM (Gemini Pro)
About
NotebookLM included with the Harvard Gemini Pro entitlement.
Access
Request Gemini Pro through HUIT.
Cost
Included with Gemini Pro at additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Basic)

Harvard University

Tool
Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Basic)
About
Workspace Studio included with the Harvard Google Workspace Gemini Basic entitlement.
Access
Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.
Cost
Included with Gemini Basic.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Pro)

Harvard University

Tool
Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Pro)
About
Workspace Studio included with the Harvard Gemini Pro entitlement.
Access
Request Gemini Pro through HUIT.
Cost
Included with Gemini Pro at additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Harvard AI Sandbox

Harvard University

Tool
Harvard AI Sandbox
About
HUIT's multi-model AI Sandbox.
Access
Use a Harvard account if eligible.
Cost
Free for eligible users.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Harvard AI Sandbox

Harvard University

Tool
Harvard AI Sandbox
About
Not specified
Access
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Availability
Unknown
Review
Agent reviewed

HUIT AI Developer Tools

Harvard University

Tool
HUIT AI Developer Tools
About
HUIT-requested AI platforms, assistants and APIs for development.
Access
Request from HUIT.
Cost
Additional cost tier; amount not specified.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Microsoft Copilot (Basic)

Harvard University

Tool
Microsoft Copilot (Basic)
About
Microsoft Copilot Basic through Harvard Microsoft 365.
Access
Sign in as a Harvard Microsoft 365 user.
Cost
Free for Harvard Microsoft 365 users.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Microsoft Copilot (Premium)

Harvard University

Tool
Microsoft Copilot (Premium)
About
Microsoft Copilot Premium through HUIT.
Access
Request through HUIT.
Cost
Additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

OpenAI ChatGPT Edu

Harvard University

Tool
OpenAI ChatGPT Edu
About
HUIT's ChatGPT Edu service.
Access
Request through the relevant School or Unit; requests need its approval.
Cost
Additional cost.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

OpenAI Direct via Harvard API Platform

Harvard University

Tool
OpenAI Direct via Harvard API Platform
About
Programmatic OpenAI Direct access through Harvard's API Platform.
Access
Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.
Cost
Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Evidence-backed claims

30 reviewed evidence-backed public claim

Ai Tool Treatment

AWS Bedrock via Harvard API Platform is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"aws_bedrock","rawToolName":"AWS Bedrock via Harvard API Platform","description":"Programmatic AWS Bedrock access through Harvard's API Platform.","howToObtain":"Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.","costToUser":"Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to AWS Bedrock, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to AWS Bedrock, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

OpenAI ChatGPT Edu is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"chatgpt","rawToolName":"OpenAI ChatGPT Edu","description":"HUIT's ChatGPT Edu service.","howToObtain":"Request through the relevant School or Unit; requests need its approval.","costToUser":"Additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists OpenAI ChatGPT Edu by request at additional cost, with requests approved by Schools and Units; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists OpenAI ChatGPT Edu by request at additional cost, with requests approved by Schools and Units; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Anthropic Claude is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"claude","rawToolName":"Anthropic Claude","description":"Claude provided through HUIT's Advanced tier.","howToObtain":"Request through the relevant School or Unit; requests need its approval.","costToUser":"Additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists Anthropic Claude as available by request at additional cost, with requests approved by Schools and Units; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists Anthropic Claude as available by request at additional cost, with requests approved by Schools and Units; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Codex in ChatGPT Edu is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"codex","rawToolName":"Codex in ChatGPT Edu","description":"OpenAI Codex included with HUIT's ChatGPT Edu service.","howToObtain":"Request ChatGPT Edu through the relevant School or Unit.","costToUser":"Included with a ChatGPT Edu request at additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists OpenAI ChatGPT Edu by request at additional cost and expressly says it includes Codex; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists OpenAI ChatGPT Edu by request at additional cost and expressly says it includes Codex; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Gemini (Basic) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini (Basic)","description":"Google Gemini Basic through Harvard Google Workspace.","howToObtain":"Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.","costToUser":"Free for Harvard Google Workspace users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists Google Gemini (Basic) as free for Harvard Google Workspace users and says all listed tools are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists Google Gemini (Basic) as free for Harvard Google Workspace users and says all listed tools are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Gemini (Pro) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini (Pro)","description":"Google Gemini Pro through Harvard Google Workspace.","howToObtain":"Request through HUIT.","costToUser":"Additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists Google Gemini (Pro) by request at additional cost and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists Google Gemini (Pro) by request at additional cost and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Gemini API via Harvard API Platform is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini API via Harvard API Platform","description":"Programmatic Google Gemini access through Harvard's API Platform.","howToObtain":"Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.","costToUser":"Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to Google Gemini APIs, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to Google Gemini APIs, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Basic) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"google_workspace_studio","rawToolName":"Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Basic)","description":"Workspace Studio included with the Harvard Google Workspace Gemini Basic entitlement.","howToObtain":"Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.","costToUser":"Included with Gemini Basic.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Basic) is free for Harvard Google Workspace users and includes Workspace Studio; all tools listed are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Basic) is free for Harvard Google Workspace users and includes Workspace Studio; all tools listed are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Pro) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"google_workspace_studio","rawToolName":"Google Workspace Studio (Gemini Pro)","description":"Workspace Studio included with the Harvard Gemini Pro entitlement.","howToObtain":"Request Gemini Pro through HUIT.","costToUser":"Included with Gemini Pro at additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Pro) is available by request at additional cost and includes Workspace Studio; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Pro) is available by request at additional cost and includes Workspace Studio; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Harvard AI Sandbox is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"Harvard AI Sandbox","description":"HUIT's multi-model AI Sandbox.","howToObtain":"Use a Harvard account if eligible.","costToUser":"Free for eligible users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official AI Tool Comparison lists Harvard AI Sandbox as currently available, free for eligible users, and says all listed tools are approved for up to Level 3 confidential data when logged in with a Harvard account.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official AI Tool Comparison lists Harvard AI Sandbox as currently available, free for eligible users, and says all listed tools are approved for up to Level 3 confidential data when logged in with a Harvard account.

Ai Tool Treatment

HUIT AI Developer Tools is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"HUIT AI Developer Tools","description":"HUIT-requested AI platforms, assistants and APIs for development.","howToObtain":"Request from HUIT.","costToUser":"Additional cost tier; amount not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists AI Developer Tools as available by request from HUIT and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists AI Developer Tools as available by request from HUIT and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot (Basic) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot (Basic)","description":"Microsoft Copilot Basic through Harvard Microsoft 365.","howToObtain":"Sign in as a Harvard Microsoft 365 user.","costToUser":"Free for Harvard Microsoft 365 users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists Microsoft Copilot (Basic) as free for Harvard Microsoft 365 users and says all listed tools are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists Microsoft Copilot (Basic) as free for Harvard Microsoft 365 users and says all listed tools are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot (Premium) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot (Premium)","description":"Microsoft Copilot Premium through HUIT.","howToObtain":"Request through HUIT.","costToUser":"Additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison lists Microsoft Copilot (Premium) by request at additional cost and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison lists Microsoft Copilot (Premium) by request at additional cost and says all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google NotebookLM (Gemini Basic) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"Google NotebookLM (Gemini Basic)","description":"NotebookLM included with the Harvard Google Workspace Gemini Basic entitlement.","howToObtain":"Sign in as a Harvard Google Workspace user.","costToUser":"Included with Gemini Basic.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Basic) is free for Harvard Google Workspace users and includes NotebookLM; all tools listed are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Basic) is free for Harvard Google Workspace users and includes NotebookLM; all tools listed are approved when logged in with a Harvard account.

Ai Tool Treatment

Google NotebookLM (Gemini Pro) is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"Google NotebookLM (Gemini Pro)","description":"NotebookLM included with the Harvard Gemini Pro entitlement.","howToObtain":"Request Gemini Pro through HUIT.","costToUser":"Included with Gemini Pro at additional cost.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Pro) is available by request at additional cost and includes NotebookLM; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says Google Gemini (Pro) is available by request at additional cost and includes NotebookLM; all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Ai Tool Treatment

OpenAI Direct via Harvard API Platform is listed for Harvard University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"openai_api","rawToolName":"OpenAI Direct via Harvard API Platform","description":"Programmatic OpenAI Direct access through Harvard's API Platform.","howToObtain":"Use Harvard API Platform self-service if eligible.","costToUser":"Pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to OpenAI Direct, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Vista localizada only

HUIT's official comparison says eligible users have self-service Harvard API Platform access to OpenAI Direct, with pay-as-you-go or limited-access credit-redemption options, and that all listed tools are approved for Harvard-account use.

Other

University-wide: Level 2 and above confidential data (including non-public research data, finance, HR, student records, medical information) should not be entered into publicly-available generative AI tools. Such data may only be entered into generative AI tools that have been assessed and approved by Harvard's Information Security and Data Privacy office.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
You should not enter data classified as confidential (Level 2 and above, including non-public research data, finance, HR, student records, medical information, etc.) into publicly-available generative AI tools, in accordance with the University's Information Security Policy. Information shared with generative AI tools using default settings is not private and could expose proprietary or sensitive information to unauthorized parties. Level 2 and above confidential data must only be entered into generative AI tools that have been assessed and approved for such use by Harvard's Information Security and Data Privacy office.

Teaching

FAS (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) Office of Undergraduate Education policy: All faculty are required to inform students of the policies governing generative AI use in class. Faculty should post their AI policy on their Canvas site.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
All faculty are required to inform students of the policies governing generative AI use in class. ... Once you decide on a policy, make sure you articulate it clearly for your students, so that they know what is expected of them. More specifically, you should post your policy on your Canvas site.

Procurement

University-wide: All vendor generative AI tools not currently offered by HUIT must be assessed for risk by Harvard's Information Security and Data Privacy office prior to use in Harvard work. Contact HUIT before procuring any generative AI tool.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
If you are considering procuring a generative AI tool not currently offered or have questions, please contact HUIT. All vendor generative AI tools must be assessed for risk by Harvard's Information Security and Data Privacy office prior to use in Harvard work.

Privacy

University-wide: AI meeting assistants (AI note takers or bots) should not be used in Harvard meetings, with the exception of approved tools with contractual protections including enterprise agreements with appropriate security and privacy protections, or tools as part of limited HUIT-directed pilot programs.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
AI meeting assistants should not be used in Harvard meetings, with the exception of approved tools with contractual protections: Use only AI assistants for which Harvard has an enterprise agreement with the vendor including appropriate security and privacy protections, including: Approved tools as part of limited HUIT-directed pilot programs to evaluate the use of AI assistants within the Harvard environment.

Other

University-wide: Users are responsible for any content they publish or share that includes AI-generated material. AI-generated content may be inaccurate, misleading, entirely fabricated (hallucinations), or contain copyrighted material.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
AI-generated content can be inaccurate, misleading, or entirely fabricated (sometimes called "hallucinations") or may contain copyrighted material. You are responsible for any content that you publish or share that includes AI-generated material.

Academic Integrity

HGSE (Harvard Graduate School of Education) school-level policy: Unless otherwise specified by the instructor, using generative AI to create all or part of an assignment (e.g., paper, memo, presentation, short response) and submitting it as one's own work violates the HGSE Academic Integrity Policy. Permissible uses include seeking clarification on concepts, brainstorming ideas, or generating scenarios that help contextualize learning.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Unless otherwise specified by your instructor, it is a violation of the HGSE Academic Integrity Policy to use generative AI to create all or part of an assignment for a course (e.g., a paper, memo, presentation, or short response) and submit it as your own. Permissible uses of generative AI in HGSE coursework include seeking clarification on concepts, brainstorming ideas, or generating scenarios that help contextualize what you are learning.

Academic Integrity

HGSE (Harvard Graduate School of Education) school-level policy: For any permitted use of generative AI tools, students must acknowledge and document that use in their assignment submission by explaining what tool(s) were used, prompts provided, and how the output was integrated into the work. Direct citations must use proper citation format.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
For any permitted use of GenAI tools, you must acknowledge and document that use in your assignment submission by explaining what tool(s) you used, prompts you provided (if applicable), and how you integrated the output into your work. If you cite directly from the tool, use proper citation format to credit the source.

Privacy

HGSE (Harvard Graduate School of Education) school-level policy: It is forbidden to make personal recordings of any course meetings, with or without AI tool integrations. Uploading substantial course content is only allowable through the Harvard-approved AI Sandbox.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
It is forbidden to make your own recording of any course meetings, with or without AI tool integrations. If you require or would prefer that course meetings be recorded, discuss this request with your instructor. Uploading any substantial course content — including text, video, readings, discussion-board pages, or audio recordings — is only allowable through the Harvard-approved AI Sandbox.

Privacy

FAS (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) Office of Undergraduate Education guidance: Faculty must get documented permission from students before putting original student content into any generative AI tool. No confidential information can be loaded into generative AI systems since there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Faculty must get documented permission from students before putting original student content into any generative AI tool, and students should be made aware of the risks of entering their original work into such tools. No confidential information can be loaded into GAI systems, since there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality.

Academic Integrity

HMS (Harvard Medical School) Academic and Research Integrity guidance: AI tools cannot be listed as authors on a paper. Authors should be transparent when AI tools are used and provide information about how AI tools were used.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
AI Tools cannot be listed as an author on a paper. Authors should be transparent when AI tools are used and provide information about how AI tools were used.

Other

University-wide: Only Harvard-offered versions of generative AI tools carry stated data classification protections. Publicly-available versions of the same tools should not be used for Harvard work. Approved tools (Harvard AI Sandbox, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot Chat, ChatGPT Edu, Adobe Firefly) are approved for Level 3 data and below.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Note: all data classification levels listed below apply only to the Harvard-offered versions of these tools and not to publicly-available versions of these tools (which should not be used for Harvard work). Harvard AI Sandbox - ... Level 3 data and below. Google Gemini ... Level 3 data and below. Microsoft Copilot Chat ... Level 3 data and below. OpenAI ChatGPT Edu ... Level 3 data and below. Adobe Firefly ... Level 3 data and below.

Academic Integrity

Harvard Medical School responsible AI guidance says users should verify outputs, uphold academic integrity, be transparent about acceptable use, and cite AI contributions appropriately in research and academic work.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence88%

Normalized value: HMS responsible AI guidance requires verification, academic-integrity alignment, transparency, and appropriate citation of AI contributions.

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Verify outputs. Uphold academic integrity. Be transparent with students and colleagues about acceptable use. Cite AI contributions appropriately in research and academic work.

Ai Tool Treatment

Harvard Medical School lists supported generative AI tools and use cases, including Harvard AI Sandbox, ChatGPT Edu, Adobe Firefly, HMS Azure AI, HUIT API Portal, and Longwood Cluster, with access and training requirements.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence86%

Normalized value: HMS identifies supported GenAI tools and use cases with access and training requirements.

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Text and code creation - Harvard AI Sandbox, ChatGPT Edu. Image creation - Harvard AI Sandbox, Adobe Firefly. App development - HUIT API Portal, HMS Azure AI, or Longwood Cluster.

Teaching

University-wide: Faculty should be clear with students about their policies on permitted uses of generative AI in classes and on academic work. Students are encouraged to ask instructors for clarification about these policies as needed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence85%

Evidencia original

Evidence 1
Faculty should be clear with students they're teaching and advising about their policies on permitted uses, if any, of generative AI in classes and on academic work. Students are also encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification about these policies as needed.

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Official sources

13 source attribution

AI | Academic and Research Integrity

ari.hms.harvard.edu

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AI Tool Comparison | Harvard University Information Technology

huit.harvard.edu

Snapshot hash
4eba20c2cbd1dc624bb834ce585d33713d3ad0b54bd07a6ea0c02334a899dc76

Change log

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