Pasadena, United States

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Record status

Policy statusReviewed evidence-backed recordReview: Agent reviewedClaim coverage15 reviewedEvidence-backed claims15Reviewed15Candidate0Official sources3Source languageenPublic JSON/api/public/v1/universities/california-institute-of-technology.json

Policy profile

Coverage score70/100Coverage labelmoderate public coverageReview: Machine candidateAnalysis confidence81%

AI disclosure

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has 1 source-backed public claim for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: required.

RequiredMachine candidateConfidence77%Evidence1Sources1

Privacy and data entry

No source-backed public claim about privacy or data-entry restrictions is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about personal, confidential, sensitive, regulated, or student data entry into AI tools.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

Academic integrity

No source-backed public claim about academic-integrity treatment of AI use is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about AI use under academic integrity, misconduct, dishonesty, plagiarism, or cheating rules.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

Research guidance

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has 1 source-backed public claim for research guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence81%Evidence1Sources1

Security and procurement

No source-backed public claim about AI security review or procurement is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about security review, procurement, vendor approval, risk assessment, authentication, SSO, or enterprise licensing.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

AI tools

Derived tool records6

Anthropic Claude Premium

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
Anthropic Claude Premium
About
Institutional Claude Premium plan.
Access
Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.
Cost
$600/user/year.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Anthropic Claude Standard

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
Anthropic Claude Standard
About
Institutional Claude Standard plan.
Access
Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.
Cost
$240/user/year.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

ChatGPT for Business

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
ChatGPT for Business
About
ChatGPT for Business offering in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.
Access
Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.
Cost
$240/user/year.
Availability
Conditionally allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11
About
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11 in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.
Access
Use through the Caltech offering.
Cost
Free.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Microsoft Copilot Web

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
Microsoft Copilot Web
About
Microsoft Copilot Web in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.
Access
Use through the Caltech offering.
Cost
Free.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Zoom AI Companion

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Tool
Zoom AI Companion
About
Zoom AI Companion in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.
Access
Use through the Caltech offering.
Cost
Free.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Evidence-backed claims

15 reviewed evidence-backed public claim

Ai Tool Treatment

ChatGPT for Business is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"chatgpt","rawToolName":"ChatGPT for Business","description":"ChatGPT for Business offering in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.","howToObtain":"Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.","costToUser":"$240/user/year.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
ChatGPT for Business | Available | $240/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech.

Paparan setempat only

ChatGPT for Business | Available | $240/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech.

Ai Tool Treatment

Anthropic Claude Premium is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"claude","rawToolName":"Anthropic Claude Premium","description":"Institutional Claude Premium plan.","howToObtain":"Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.","costToUser":"$600/user/year.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Evidence 1
Anthropic Claude Premium | Available | $600/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech. IMSS is offering Anthropic Claude for institutional use.

Paparan setempat only

Anthropic Claude Premium | Available | $600/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech. IMSS is offering Anthropic Claude for institutional use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Anthropic Claude Standard is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"claude","rawToolName":"Anthropic Claude Standard","description":"Institutional Claude Standard plan.","howToObtain":"Purchase via PTA in access.caltech.","costToUser":"$240/user/year.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
Anthropic Claude Standard | Available | $240/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech. IMSS is offering Anthropic Claude for institutional use.

Paparan setempat only

Anthropic Claude Standard | Available | $240/user/year | PTA via access.caltech. Generative AI tools can be purchased using a PTA through the Tech Partner Portal located in access.caltech. IMSS is offering Anthropic Claude for institutional use.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot Web is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 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 Web","description":"Microsoft Copilot Web in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.","howToObtain":"Use through the Caltech offering.","costToUser":"Free.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Microsoft Copilot Web | Available | Free.

Paparan setempat only

IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Microsoft Copilot Web | Available | Free.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11 is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11","description":"Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11 in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.","howToObtain":"Use through the Caltech offering.","costToUser":"Free.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11 | Available | Free.

Paparan setempat only

IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows 11 | Available | Free.

Ai Tool Treatment

Zoom AI Companion is listed for California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"zoom_ai_companion","rawToolName":"Zoom AI Companion","description":"Zoom AI Companion in the Caltech IMSS AI catalog.","howToObtain":"Use through the Caltech offering.","costToUser":"Free.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Zoom AI Companion | Available | Free.

Paparan setempat only

IMSS and the Institute continue to evaluate artificial intelligence and provide a list of available AI tools. Zoom AI Companion | Available | Free.

Teaching

Caltech admissions requires all Fall 2026 applicants to review its admissions guidelines on the ethical use of AI before submitting supplemental essays. Failure to comply may result in rescission of admission.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
All Fall 2026 applicants must review Caltech's guidelines on the ethical use of AI before submitting their supplemental essays. Failure to comply with the Ethical Use of AI guidelines may result in the rescission of your admission to Caltech.

Teaching

Caltech admissions prohibits applicants from copying and pasting directly from an AI generator, relying on AI-generated content to outline or draft essays, replacing their unique voice with AI-generated content, or translating essays via AI.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
What are some examples of unethical uses of AI for Caltech admissions essays? - Copying and pasting directly from an AI generator - Relying on AI generated content to outline or draft an essay - Replacing your unique voice and tone with AI generated content - Translating an essay written in another language

Teaching

Caltech admissions permits applicants to use AI tools like Grammarly or Microsoft Editor for grammar and spelling review of completed essays, to generate brainstorming questions or exercises, and to research the college application process.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
What are some examples of ethical uses of AI for Caltech admissions essays? - Using AI tools, like Grammarly or Microsoft Editor, to review grammar and spelling of your completed essays - Generating questions or exercises to help kick start the brainstorming process - Using AI to research the college application process

Teaching

In Caltech's Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) division, students may use generative AI tools only in ways explicitly allowed by the course instructor in the course materials. Any usage not specifically allowed should be assumed to be disallowed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

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Evidence 1
At present, students submitting work for HSS courses may use generative AI tools only in ways that are explicitly allowed by the course instructor in the course materials. Any usage that is not specifically allowed should be assumed to be disallowed.

Teaching

The Caltech HSS generative AI policy applies to all assignments including major papers, exams, discussion board posts, reflections, and problem sets.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

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Evidence 1
This policy applies to all assignments, including major papers and exams as well as smaller assignments like discussion board posts, reflections, and problem sets.

Teaching

Caltech admissions AI guidelines were approved by the Undergraduate Faculty Admissions and Graduate Studies committees for the Fall 2026 application cycle, and may evolve for future cycles.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
The Undergraduate Faculty Admissions and Graduate Studies committees convened and have approved of the following ethical guidelines for the use of AI in the Fall 2026 application cycle. As access to AI continues to grow and the technology evolves, so will our recommendations and expectations for future application cycles.

Teaching

Caltech HSS students are expected to follow specific course guidance for documenting any permitted use of generative AI tools.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
Students will also be expected to follow specific course guidance for documenting any permitted use of these tools.

Teaching

At Caltech, AI use policies for student coursework are determined by individual departments and/or individual faculty, not by a university-wide policy.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence85%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
Caltech students, faculty, and staff are guided by the Honor Code and policies of AI use as an academic tool by students will be determined by individual departments and/or individual faculty.

Teaching

The Caltech HSS generative AI policy states that generative AI may promote learning in some contexts and impede it in others, and instructors prioritize student learning in setting these policies.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence85%

Bukti asal

Evidence 1
In our teaching, HSS instructors prioritize student learning, and this commitment drives our policies on the use of generative AI in the classroom. Generative AI may promote learning in some contexts and impede it in others.

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Official sources

3 source attribution

Change log

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