Policy presence
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 3 source-backed public claims for policy presence; deterministic analysis status: unclear.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Record status
Review: Agent reviewed
Policy profile
Review: Machine candidate
AI disclosure
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 4 source-backed public claims for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: required.
Coursework
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Exams
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 5 source-backed public claims for exams; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Privacy and data entry
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 4 source-backed public claims for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Academic integrity
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 4 source-backed public claims for academic integrity; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Approved tools
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 4 source-backed public claims for approved tools; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Named AI services
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 5 source-backed public claims for named ai services; deterministic analysis status: required.
Teaching guidance
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 4 source-backed public claims for teaching guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Research guidance
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 2 source-backed public claims for research guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Security and procurement
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 1 source-backed public claim for security and procurement; deterministic analysis status: required.
AI tools
Evidence-backed claims
12 reviewed evidence-backed public claim
Academic Integrity
At CUHK, improper or unauthorized use of AI tools in learning activities and assessments constitutes academic dishonesty and is subject to penalties including failure grade, suspension, or termination of studies.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: unauthorized_ai_use_is_academic_dishonesty
Original evidence
Evidence 1Improper/unauthorized use of AI tools is regarded as academic dishonesty and is subject to the categories of offence (and corresponding penalties) as specified in the Procedures, e.g. 'plagiarism', 'employing or using services provided by a third party', and 'all other acts of academic dishonesty'
Academic Integrity
CUHK requires students to declare in each assignment that they have read and understood the University's policy on AI use, complied with course teacher instructions on AI tools, and consent to AI content detection software review.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ai_declaration_required
Original evidence
Evidence 1I/we declare that I/we have read and understood the University's policy on the use of AI for academic work. I/we confirm that I/we have complied with the instructions given by my/our course teacher(s) regarding the use of AI tools for this assignment and consent to the use of AI content detection software to review my/our submission.
Teaching
CUHK defines four approaches to AI use in courses: (1) prohibit all use, (2) use only with prior permission, (3) use only with explicit acknowledgement, and (4) free use without acknowledgement requirement.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: four_approaches_to_ai_use
Original evidence
Evidence 1Approach 1 – Prohibit all use of AI tools... Approach 2 – Use only with prior permission... Approach 3 – Use only with explicit acknowledgement... [Approach 4 –] Students are allowed to use AI tools in learning activities and/or assessments without being required to explicitly cite or otherwise acknowledge the use of these tools
Academic Integrity
CUHK penalties for academic dishonesty involving AI tools may include reviewable/permanent demerits, failure grade, suspension, lowering degree classification, and termination of studies.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ai_dishonesty_penalties
Original evidence
Evidence 1Penalties for offences of academic dishonesty may include reviewable/permanent demerit(s), failure grade for the course concerned, suspension from the University, lowering the degree classification, and termination of studies at the University.
Ai Tool Treatment
CUHK provides Microsoft Copilot Chat (Basic) free to all students and staff under the Microsoft 365 license, with enterprise data protection when signed in with CUHK account.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: copilot_basic_free_with_data_protection
Original evidence
Evidence 1Microsoft Copilot Chat (Basic) is an AI-powered productivity tool. It provides you with a simple chat experience in web browsers such as Microsoft Edge. After login with your CUHK login, your chat data will be protected and would not be stored by Microsoft to protect privacy.
Privacy
CUHK's student AI guide establishes ethical principles of accountability, transparency, and acknowledgement for AI tool use. Users are accountable for AI-generated outputs and must fact-check all outputs.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ethical_principles_ai_use
Original evidence
Evidence 1Accountability: Users of AI tools are accountable for the AI-generated results included in their work. Hence, users should carefully evaluate the implications of using AI tools for teaching, learning and assessments before adopting such tools. Users should fact-check all outputs of AI tools by cross-checking the claims against reliable sources
Ai Tool Treatment
CUHK provides M365 Copilot (Premium) as a charged service for staff, project accounts, and departmental accounts, integrating with Microsoft 365 apps for AI-powered productivity.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: copilot_premium_charged_staff_only
Original evidence
Evidence 1M365 Copilot (Premium) is an AI-powered productivity tool that seamlessly integrates with various Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more)... Available to: All Staff, Project Accounts and Departmental Accounts. Service Charge and Application: Charged; application required.
Teaching
CUHK emphasizes responsible and ethical use of generative AI in education, prohibiting unauthorized AI use in assignments while allowing its use under specific conditions with proper citation and permissions.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: responsible_ethical_ai_use
Original evidence
Evidence 1The Chinese University of Hong Kong emphasizes the responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools in education, promoting familiarity and critical engagement among teachers and students. The university upholds academic integrity by prohibiting unauthorized AI use in assignments and assessments, while allowing its use under specific conditions with proper citation and permissions.
Ai Tool Treatment
CUHK advises using Microsoft Copilot with CUHK institutional sign-in for data protection, as user and business data is protected and not used to train underlying models.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: copilot_institutional_signin_recommended
Original evidence
Evidence 1Copilot (Microsoft Bing Chat) – Copilot with data protection: 'User and business data in Copilot is protected and will not leak outside the organization. Chat data is not saved, and Microsoft has no eyes-on access to it. Chat data is also not used to train our underlying models.' To ensure the correct environment and protection of prompts, CUHK users are advised to sign in to Copilot using their institutional email.
Teaching
CUHK's AI guide applies to teaching, learning, and assessments. For research contexts (capstone courses, theses), students must also refer to separate Guidelines on the Responsible Use of AI for Research.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: research_requires_separate_ai_guidelines
Original evidence
Evidence 1For teaching, learning and assessments involving research (e.g. capstone courses, final year projects, research proposals and theses), reference should also be made to the Guidelines on the Responsible Use of AI for Research, as appropriate.
Ai Tool Treatment
CUHK ITSC provides AI Hub @ CUHK as a one-stop hub for AI resources at the University, offering an overview of AI tools and services for teaching, learning, research, and work.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ai_hub_one_stop_resource
Original evidence
Evidence 1AI Hub @ CUHK aims to serve as the one-stop hub for AI resources at the University. University provides various AI tools and services to support teaching, learning, research, and work. The AI Hub @ CUHK offers an overview of these resources, aiding users in selecting appropriate technology for their needs.
Privacy
CUHK Library advises users to be aware of privacy policies of AI platforms, to opt out of data being used for model training where possible, and to avoid inputting confidential information into external AI tools.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: privacy_awareness_ai_tools
Original evidence
Evidence 1Be aware of the terms of use and privacy policies of AI platforms. Choose to opt-out to prompt information from being used for program development, if possible... it is advisable to refrain from inputting confidential information into any external tools, regardless of whether they are subscribed to or recommended by the university.
Candidate claims
0 machine or needs-review claim
Official sources
7 source attribution
AI Hub @ CUHK - ITSC
itsc.cuhk.edu.hk
Declaration to be included in assignments - CUHK Academic Honesty Policy
cuhk.edu.hk
Generative AI in Education - Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR), CUHK
clear.cuhk.edu.hk
M365 Copilot (Premium) - CUHK ITSC
itsc.cuhk.edu.hk
Microsoft Copilot Chat (Basic) - CUHK ITSC
itsc.cuhk.edu.hk
Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Teaching, Learning and Assessments - A Guide for Students
aqs.cuhk.edu.hk
Using AI in Education and Research - CUHK Library LibGuides
libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk