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Columbia University

Name: Columbia University AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =38UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Normalized value: {"tool":"chatgpt","rawToolName":"ChatGPT Education","description":"Secure university-licensed OpenAI access with advanced data analysis, GPT Builder, DALL·E and browsing.","howToObtain":"Use the Columbia-provided university-licensed service; the source does not provide a separate sign-up flow.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Columbia AI's Resources page says ChatGPT Education provides secure, university-licensed access to OpenAI's latest model with full functionality including Advanced Data Analysis, GPT Builder, DALL·E, and browsing.
Source: AI Resources | Columbia AI

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Columbia AI's Resources page says ChatGPT Education provides secure, university-licensed access to OpenAI's latest model with full functionality including Advanced Data Analysis, GPT Builder, DALL·E, and browsing.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini","description":"Multimodal AI available within Columbia LionMail.","howToObtain":"Use through LionMail; the page does not state a separate eligibility or sign-up path.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"not_mentioned","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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Columbia AI's Resources page identifies Google Gemini as multimodal AI within LionMail, offering text, image, and code capabilities.
Source: AI Resources | Columbia AI

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Columbia AI's Resources page identifies Google Gemini as multimodal AI within LionMail, offering text, image, and code capabilities.

Source language: English (en)
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Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"CHAT","description":"Columbia's customizable AI chat platform powered by LibreChat.","howToObtain":"Use the platform available to the Columbia Community; a detailed sign-up path is not stated on this page.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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Columbia AI's Resources page says CHAT is Columbia University's customizable AI Chat Platform, powered by LibreChat, designed to give the Columbia Community flexible, effective access to generative AI tools.
Source: AI Resources | Columbia AI

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Columbia AI's Resources page says CHAT is Columbia University's customizable AI Chat Platform, powered by LibreChat, designed to give the Columbia Community flexible, effective access to generative AI tools.

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Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"NotebookLM","description":"Google research assistant for synthesizing notes and documents in Columbia's Google Workspace context.","howToObtain":"Use through the University Google Workspace context; the page does not state a separate eligibility or sign-up path.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"not_mentioned","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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Columbia AI's Resources page identifies NotebookLM as Google's AI research assistant for synthesizing notes and documents within the Google Workspace.
Source: AI Resources | Columbia AI

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Columbia AI's Resources page identifies NotebookLM as Google's AI research assistant for synthesizing notes and documents within the Google Workspace.

Source language: English (en)
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Use of Generative AI is prohibited in (a) any exam or final paper or (b) for aid in drafting any part of work submitted for credit, even if the use is fully documented.
Source: Columbia Law School Interim Policy on Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Policy Text - Default Prohibition

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Columbia University provides access to HIPAA-compliant versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, enabling our workforce to leverage these AI tools responsibly and compliantly.
Source: AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Approved Chatbot Tools

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Sensitive Data: Permitted only on the ChatGPT Education, approved Microsoft CoPilot platforms, and CU CHAT when used with compliant models. Research protocol use requires IRB, and TRAC/ACORD approval.
Source: AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: Data Classification and AI Use

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This Generative AI policy ('Policy') governs the use of Generative AI tools by staff, faculty, students, and researchers (the 'Columbia community') in the performance of their functions for or on behalf of Columbia. There are risks related to information security, data privacy, copyright, and academic integrity and bias, for example.
Source: Generative AI Policy - Office of the Provost - Columbia University

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Firecrawl scrape of Office of the Provost Generative AI Policy page, policy scope and risk overview paragraphs

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students must disclose to faculty if they are using generative AI platforms and in what manner they are using them in coursework.
Source: Generative AI Policy | Students - Columbia Business School

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Firecrawl scrape of Columbia Business School Generative AI Policy page, student disclosure sentence

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Researchers must avoid uploading, or using as input, any unpublished research data or other Confidential Information into a Generative AI tool.
Source: Generative AI - Office of the Provost - Columbia University

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Firecrawl scrape of Office of the Provost Generative AI page, researcher guidance sentence

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Learn more about Columbia’s AI policies and guidelines using the below resources from the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of the Provost, and CUIT. Columbia’s AI Policy & Guidelines. Read the Generative AI Policy developed for the Columbia community by the Office of the Provost. Academic Integrity & AI. Technical Support & CUIT Resources. Best Practices for Responsible AI Use at Columbia.
Source: Columbia University AI Guidelines

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Firecrawl scrape of Columbia University AI Guidelines page, hub intro and linked resource headings

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Individual instructors can, and indeed are encouraged to, tailor their own more permissive policies, so long as their policies are stated in writing in the syllabus.
Source: Columbia Law School Interim Policy on Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Policy Text - Permitted uses

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Students may use Generative AI to aid in studying, brainstorming, or to identify typographical errors.
Source: Columbia Law School Interim Policy on Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: Policy Text - Permitted uses

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All uses of Generative AI must comply with University policy protecting confidential and personal information. By default, all text you enter into Generative AI tools is retained, used for training, and potentially outputted to other users.
Source: Columbia Law School Interim Policy on Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Policy Text - Data protection

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At this time (March 2026), the following AI Chat services offered through CUIT are not approved for use with Sensitive data: Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Anthropic Claude.
Source: AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Non-HIPAA Compliant Chatbot Tools

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For locally installed AI models (i.e. LLM, NLP, ML), a formal IT Risk Assessment review is required before deployment to evaluate potential security, privacy, and compliance risks.
Source: AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: Additional Guidance

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Example 1: No Generative AI Use Permitted. Students are prohibited from using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to complete coursework or assignments for this class.
Source: TC Guidance | Digital Futures Institute (DFI)

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: Example Syllabus Statement 1

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Example 5: Generative AI tools are generally permitted in this course for research and completion of assignments, provided that all AI-generated content is clearly attributed as such in the student's work.
Source: TC Guidance | Digital Futures Institute (DFI)

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: Example Syllabus Statement 5

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Columbia University Information Technology has released University-wide best practices for responsible AI use. The guidance applies to faculty, students, researchers, and staff, and reinforces that while AI can support productivity and discovery, accountability remains with the human using the tool.
Source: Best Practices for Responsible AI Use at Columbia - CUIT

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Firecrawl extraction from CUIT Best Practices for Responsible AI Use page, opening guidance paragraph

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Students with disabilities are eligible for reasonable accommodations to permit them equal access to Teachers College programs and services (which include classes and coursework). If you are a student registered with OASID with a generative AI accommodation, please speak with me directly about your needs.
Source: TC Guidance | Digital Futures Institute (DFI)

Source language: English (en)
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Evidence locator: Section: All example statements

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Official sources

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AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC

it.cuimc.columbia.edu

Source URL: https://www.it.cuimc.columbia.edu/ai-and-generative-technology-use-cuimc
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AI Resources | Columbia AI

ai.columbia.edu

Source URL: https://ai.columbia.edu/content/AI-Resources
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Best Practices for Responsible AI Use at Columbia - CUIT

etc.cuit.columbia.edu

Source URL: https://etc.cuit.columbia.edu/news/best-practices-responsible-ai-use-columbia-university
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Columbia Law School Interim Policy on Generative AI

law.columbia.edu

Source URL: https://www.law.columbia.edu/academics/registration-services/resources/columbia-law-school-interim-policy-generative-ai
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