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Carnegie Mellon University

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Coursework

Conditions apply

Instructor authorization governs assistance on graded work; the instructor should clarify whether AI assistance is authorized.

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Exams

Scope remains unclear

Authorization rules apply to graded academic work; confirm the instructor’s rules for the specific examination.

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Disclosure

Requirements apply

Cite sources and follow the instructor’s directions for acknowledging AI or human assistance.

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Privacy and data

Restrictions apply

Do not use public AI with student data, confidential research or sensitive administration. Listed protected services have specified Andrew sign-in safeguards.

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Institutional tools

Conditions apply

CMU lists protected and vetted AI services; FERPA and training-use statements depend on using the listed services as instructed.

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Research and publication

Scope remains unclear

The current reviewed Claims do not specify a publication AI-use rule. Check the relevant journal or research-unit instructions.

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Academic integrity

Requirements apply

Unauthorized assistance raises integrity issues; Eberly urges extreme caution about AI detectors because accuracy is not established.

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Teaching guidance

Guidance and conditions

Explain authorized assistance and citation expectations clearly to students.

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Security and procurement

Scope remains unclear

The current reviewed Claims do not specify an AI security-review or procurement procedure.

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Do

Obtain instructor authorization for assistance on graded work.
Requirement in this scope
Obtain instructor authorization for assistance on graded work.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU academic-integrity policy requires instructor authorization for collaboration or assistance on graded work and requires citation of all sources.
Original evidence and scope
CMU academic-integrity policy requires instructor authorization for collaboration or assistance on graded work and requires citation of all sources.
cmu-claim-academic-integrity-assistance
Collaboration or assistance on academic work to be graded is not permitted unless explicitly authorized by the course instructor(s). The citation of all sources is required.
Policy abstract and statement
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Follow the course’s AI citation and acknowledgement instructions.
Site advice
Follow the course’s AI citation and acknowledgement instructions.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU Eberly Center guidance says instructors should clarify whether AI tools count as authorized or unauthorized assistance and how students should cite AI or human assistance.
Original evidence and scope
CMU Eberly Center guidance says instructors should clarify whether AI tools count as authorized or unauthorized assistance and how students should cite AI or human assistance.
cmu-claim-course-ai-policy-clarity
We recommend that you adopt an academic integrity policy that considers the following: Whether or not AI tools are considered authorized or unauthorized assistance and in what circumstances.
FAQ 2, academic integrity policy guidance
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Check the protected-tool list and use the specified Andrew sign-in.
Site advice
Check the protected-tool list and use the specified Andrew sign-in.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU Computing Services lists protected AI tools available at CMU and states that when users sign in with Andrew ID and password, each listed tool is FERPA-compliant and will not use data to train AI models.
Original evidence and scope
CMU Computing Services lists protected AI tools available at CMU and states that when users sign in with Andrew ID and password, each listed tool is FERPA-compliant and will not use data to train AI models.
cmu-claim-approved-ai-tools-list
The AI tools listed on this page are available at CMU. When you sign in with your Andrew ID and password, each tool is FERPA-compliant and will not use your data to train its AI models.
Protected AI Tools You Can Use, introduction
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Don’t

Do not put student or confidential research data into public AI.
Requirement in this scope
Do not put student or confidential research data into public AI.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU Computing Services guidance says public AI tools should not be used with student data, confidential research, or sensitive administrative tasks.
Original evidence and scope
CMU Computing Services guidance says public AI tools should not be used with student data, confidential research, or sensitive administrative tasks.
cmu-claim-no-public-ai-sensitive-data
Never use public AI tools with student data, confidential research, or sensitive administrative tasks.
Know the Difference - Public vs. Protected AI Tools
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Do not assume access to a tool authorizes its use on graded work.
Site advice
Do not assume access to a tool authorizes its use on graded work.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU academic-integrity policy requires instructor authorization for collaboration or assistance on graded work and requires citation of all sources.
Original evidence and scope
CMU academic-integrity policy requires instructor authorization for collaboration or assistance on graded work and requires citation of all sources.
cmu-claim-academic-integrity-assistance
Collaboration or assistance on academic work to be graded is not permitted unless explicitly authorized by the course instructor(s). The citation of all sources is required.
Policy abstract and statement
Official university source ↗
Do not treat an AI detector as established proof of authorship.
Source guidance
Do not treat an AI detector as established proof of authorship.
Scope
Graded-work assistance requires instructor authorization. Tool safeguards apply to the listed CMU services and specified sign-in mode.
CMU Eberly Center guidance recommends extreme caution when using AI-detection tools because no such tools have been established as accurate.
Original evidence and scope
CMU Eberly Center guidance recommends extreme caution when using AI-detection tools because no such tools have been established as accurate.
cmu-claim-ai-detection-caution
The Eberly Center recommends extreme caution when attempting to detect whether student work has been aided or fully generated by AI. Although companies like Turnitin offer AI detection services , none have been established as accurate.
FAQ 7, AI detection tools
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AI use questioned?Investigation, possible outcomes and appeal

AI tools & access

No source-backed tool record has been established for this university yet. This does not mean AI tools are unavailable or prohibited.

Record updatesLast 90 days · Recorded updates: 3

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Reviewed claims

Official sources

6 official URLs; 7 source attributions and their captured versions retained.

Artificial Intelligence Guidance for Students

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Artificial Intelligence Guidance for Students · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

d762b0ba142b88fa572d56dc171ba1421176958e7752769d64a06b183d8122b0

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Carnegie Mellon University Policy on Academic Integrity

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Carnegie Mellon University Policy on Academic Integrity · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

953acf3271ee7414e81bbe17c1d3216d9b1af043c2207a4966ae34b6cf7347bf

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Examples of possible academic integrity policies that address student use of generative AI tools

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Examples of possible academic integrity policies that address student use of generative AI tools · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

ab658039adebce7fca30bef5badaf166b2e3a1c72cc117640a76e1d050a2dca6

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Generative AI Tools FAQ

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Generative AI Tools FAQ · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

1f5671e5b9d2e42098f4a178374ebb6aaa0c1bd582cae7abef88ea7894c4358d

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Protected AI Tools You Can Use

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Protected AI Tools You Can Use · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

924d9a08d6923f700f22a0b5b7540c398a65937d3ac5161a83e5880e86330f12

Protected AI Tools You Can Use · 2026-07-15T21:50:43.896Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

760a9fc6413debdf023c2a0351dd2ce1ac0ecd47011983faa04a41396ee1125e

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Use AI Safely at CMU

www.cmu.edu

University official source

cmu.edu

Hash and captured version

Use AI Safely at CMU · 2026-05-12T06:30:00.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

89586f7939131dc3c9902d019e6b935c1a84aab8ff487f8ea9dbda08c967ac35

Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Record information, JSON & citation

Review layers: claim review applies to the claims only. Analysis is a separate machine-generated summary awaiting review. Coverage scores do not establish complete policy knowledge.

Claim review state: agent_reviewed
Analysis review state: machine_candidate
Record revision: public-release-20260924-002
Dataset release: public-release-20260924-002
Correction published: 2026-09-24T23:31:02.306Z
Student snapshot: Not published

Current reviewed JSON · Historical baseline

Published V6 presentation; JSON and MCP retain the existing public record. Supplementary quotations and scope notes remain pending review. Local candidate corrections, tools and student summaries are not approved for publication. Institution-wide audit remains PARTIAL.

Institution-wide evidence audit remains PARTIAL. Supplementary quotations are not independently verified by this presentation release.
Current JSON and MCP retain the previous public Claim set. Local candidate corrections and held decisions remain private and pending review.
Source excerpts retain their declared capture limitations. Original official HTTP/PDF bytes were not verified by this release.
Institutional semantic audit remains PARTIAL. Student-facing display is derived from existing published Claims; no new institutional tool record, source verification or strong snapshot approval.

Current reviewed JSON

Questions students ask

Can I use AI for my coursework?

Instructor authorization governs assistance on graded work; the instructor should clarify whether AI assistance is authorized.

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Do I need to disclose AI use?

Cite sources and follow the instructor’s directions for acknowledging AI or human assistance.

View evidence →

Can I upload sensitive data?

Do not use public AI with student data, confidential research or sensitive administration. Listed protected services have specified Andrew sign-in safeguards.

View evidence →

Which tools can I access?

CMU lists protected and vetted AI services; FERPA and training-use statements depend on using the listed services as instructed.

View evidence →

What are the examination rules?

Authorization rules apply to graded academic work; confirm the instructor’s rules for the specific examination.

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What rules apply to research and publication?

The current reviewed Claims do not specify a publication AI-use rule. Check the relevant journal or research-unit instructions.

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What counts as academic misconduct?

Unauthorized assistance raises integrity issues; Eberly urges extreme caution about AI detectors because accuracy is not established.