Providence, United States

Brown University

Last checkedMay 12, 2026Last changedMay 12, 2026Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Public JSON Change log Monthly report Citation rules Dataset access Analysis JSON Submit correction

Policy statusReviewed evidence-backed recordReview: Agent reviewedClaim coverage9 reviewedEvidence-backed claims9Reviewed9Candidate0Official sources6Source languageenPublic JSON/api/public/v1/universities/brown-university.json

Coverage score85/100Coverage labelbroad public coverageReview: Machine candidateAnalysis confidence79%

Policy presence

Brown University has 5 source-backed public claims for policy presence; deterministic analysis status: unclear.

UnclearMachine candidateConfidence80%Evidence5Sources3

Claim cl-brown-004 Claim cl-brown-006 Claim cl-brown-002

AI disclosure

No source-backed public claim about AI disclosure or acknowledgement is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about disclosing, acknowledging, citing, or declaring AI use.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

Coursework

Brown University has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence5Sources3

Claim cl-brown-006 Claim cl-brown-002 Claim cl-brown-001

Exams

Brown University has 5 source-backed public claims for exams; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence5Sources3

Claim cl-brown-006 Claim cl-brown-002 Claim cl-brown-001

Privacy and data entry

Brown University has 3 source-backed public claims for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence3Sources3

Claim cl-brown-004 Claim cl-brown-003 Claim cl-brown-008

Academic integrity

Brown University has 2 source-backed public claims for academic integrity; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence2Sources2

Claim cl-brown-002 Claim cl-brown-003

Approved tools

Brown University has 4 source-backed public claims for approved tools; deterministic analysis status: allowed.

AllowedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence4Sources3

Claim cl-brown-006 Claim cl-brown-002 Claim cl-brown-007

Named AI services

Brown University has 4 source-backed public claims for named ai services; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.

Conditionally AllowedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence4Sources3

Claim cl-brown-004 Claim cl-brown-006 Claim cl-brown-007

Teaching guidance

Brown University has 3 source-backed public claims for teaching guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence3Sources3

Claim cl-brown-001 Claim cl-brown-007 Claim cl-brown-003

Research guidance

Brown University has 1 source-backed public claim for research guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence78%Evidence1Sources1

Claim cl-brown-009

Security and procurement

Brown University has 2 source-backed public claims for security and procurement; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.

Conditionally AllowedMachine candidateConfidence79%Evidence2Sources1

Claim cl-brown-004 Claim cl-brown-005

Derived tool records5

ChatGPT

Brown University

Tool: ChatGPT
About: Not specified
Access: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Availability: Unknown
Review: Agent reviewed
Sources: Source 1

Claude

Brown University

Tool: Claude
About: Not specified
Access: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Availability: Unknown
Review: Agent reviewed
Sources: Source 1

DeepSeek

Brown University

Tool: DeepSeek
About: Not specified
Access: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Availability: Unknown
Review: Agent reviewed
Sources: Source 1

Google Gemini

Brown University

Tool: Google Gemini
About: Not specified
Access: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Availability: Allowed
Review: Agent reviewed
Sources: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

NotebookLM

Brown University

Tool: NotebookLM
About: Not specified
Access: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Availability: Allowed
Review: Agent reviewed
Sources: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Evidence-backed claims

9 reviewed evidence-backed public claim

Normalized value: no_level_2_or_3_data_without_protective_contract

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Unless Brown has a contract for a specific service which protects our data, do not enter Level 2 or 3 data into publicly available or vendor-enabled AI tools.
Source: Protecting Information When Using AI Tools

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 2dc5cb9c76574f1c04449713c1490df8ea9acf287492ba4908499dd2f26df060
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Do not share sensitive information with Open AI tools section

Normalized value: gemini_notebooklm_accessible_risk_level_3

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The two Artificial Intelligence (AI) services Google Gemini Chat and NotebookLM are now accessible at no cost to Brown. These services can be used with data classified as Risk Level 3 (unlike consumer AI services such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Claude with whom Brown does not have agreements).
Source: Google Gemini Chat and NotebookLM AI Services

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 5f6de8840f33aaad438252ad21684ce67247b3d473b5f521c3636afbd355206d
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Introductory service description

Normalized value: unapproved_ai_assignment_use_academic_code

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Any unapproved use of AI to complete assignments would be covered by Brown’s Academic Code and Academic Code, Graduate Student Edition.
Source: Potential impact of AI on our academic mission

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 31855bf7255585cb22686b19b076c2a8d9dc848b1f6c81667a60254ddf2b9b9a
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Academic Integrity section

Normalized value: instructor_discretion_clear_course_expectations

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

While the University is not prescribing specific AI policies, faculty should offer clear, unambiguous information about what is, and is not, allowed in their courses.
Source: Potential impact of AI on our academic mission

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 31855bf7255585cb22686b19b076c2a8d9dc848b1f6c81667a60254ddf2b9b9a
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: AI Usage Guidance section

Normalized value: gemini_notebooklm_optional_available_to_brown_community_roles

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Google Gemini and NotebookLM are available to: Brown students Brown staff Brown-paid faculty Brown clinical/medical faculty
Source: Google Gemini Chat and NotebookLM AI Services

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 5f6de8840f33aaad438252ad21684ce67247b3d473b5f521c3636afbd355206d
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Availability section

Normalized value: ai_use_expectations_require_explicit_course_guidelines

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Because of changing norms and the wide variety of instructional practice, it is essential for instructors to be explicit to students about their own expectations.
Source: Intentional Pedagogy with AI Technology

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 40098b79579eeca4c86d2da6aa1b344ba8640d2833ed1906a23070ecbc6f4c28
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Academic integrity section

Normalized value: research_ai_generated_code_requires_deep_review

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

It’s critical to deeply review all code generated with these tools for quality and efficiency.
Source: Generative AI as a Research Tool

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6baa7056b92373108e9f841d56fb8ff3fc3d70c9717cbb51ff44b4ef50ab2064
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Development of Code for Research section

Normalized value: ai_tools_subject_to_existing_it_and_contract_policies

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Use of AI tools is subject to the same policies as other information technology resources. Familiarize yourself and follow these guidelines at Brown: The Code of Conduct and Student Code of Conduct ... The Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy ... The Copyright Ownership and Use Policy ... The Contract Review Policies and Process
Source: Protecting Information When Using AI Tools

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 2dc5cb9c76574f1c04449713c1490df8ea9acf287492ba4908499dd2f26df060
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Follow University policies section

Normalized value: communicators_no_identifying_personal_or_proprietary_info_in_ai

Last checked: May 12, 2026
Last changed: May 12, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

This includes a prohibition against inputting names, birthdates, addresses, grades, performance ratings, etc. into any AI tool in ways that identify individuals ... This includes a prohibition against inputting proprietary information into any AI tool
Source: AI Guidelines for Brown Communicators

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d68530313ee8997cf940d0f4b8544083aac68e530f4abac97886e3410bc895a9
Retrieved: May 12, 2026
Evidence locator: Confidentiality and privacy principle

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Official sources

6 source attribution

AI Guidelines for Brown Communicators

ouc.brown.edu

Source URL: https://ouc.brown.edu/community-resources/ai-guidelines-brown-communicators
Snapshot hash: d68530313ee8997cf940d0f4b8544083aac68e530f4abac97886e3410bc895a9

Generative AI as a Research Tool

ithelp.brown.edu

Source URL: https://ithelp.brown.edu/kb/articles/generative-ai-as-a-research-tool
Snapshot hash: 6baa7056b92373108e9f841d56fb8ff3fc3d70c9717cbb51ff44b4ef50ab2064

Google Gemini Chat and NotebookLM AI Services

ithelp.brown.edu

Source URL: https://ithelp.brown.edu/kb/articles/google-gemini-chat-and-notebooklm-ai-services
Snapshot hash: 5f6de8840f33aaad438252ad21684ce67247b3d473b5f521c3636afbd355206d

Intentional Pedagogy with AI Technology

sheridan.brown.edu

Source URL: https://sheridan.brown.edu/resources/classroom-practices/intentional-pedagogy-ai-technology
Snapshot hash: 40098b79579eeca4c86d2da6aa1b344ba8640d2833ed1906a23070ecbc6f4c28

Potential impact of AI on our academic mission

provost.brown.edu

Source URL: https://provost.brown.edu/communications/potential-impact-ai-our-academic-mission
Snapshot hash: 31855bf7255585cb22686b19b076c2a8d9dc848b1f6c81667a60254ddf2b9b9a

Protecting Information When Using AI Tools

ithelp.brown.edu

Source URL: https://ithelp.brown.edu/kb/articles/protecting-information-when-using-ai-tools
Snapshot hash: 2dc5cb9c76574f1c04449713c1490df8ea9acf287492ba4908499dd2f26df060

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Brown University

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Policy profile

Policy presence

AI disclosure

Coursework

Exams

Privacy and data entry

Academic integrity

Approved tools

Named AI services

Teaching guidance

Research guidance

Security and procurement

AI tools

ChatGPT

Claude

DeepSeek

Google Gemini

NotebookLM

Evidence-backed claims

Brown OIT guidance says users should not enter Level 2 or 3 Brown data into publicly available or vendor-enabled AI tools unless Brown has a contract for a specific service that protects the data.

Brown OIT guidance says Google Gemini Chat and NotebookLM are accessible at no cost to Brown and can be used with data classified as Risk Level 3, unlike consumer AI services named on the page with which Brown does not have agreements.

Brown Provost guidance says any unapproved use of AI to complete assignments would be covered by Brown’s Academic Code and Graduate Student Edition Academic Code.