Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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12 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Gemini Enterprise is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini Enterprise","description":"Advanced organisational Gemini service for subscribed HKUST staff.","howToObtain":"Subscribe, then sign in at gemini.ust.hk with an HKUST account and password.","costToUser":"Subscription required.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Google Gemini Enterprise for staff. A subscribed user accesses gemini.ust.hk with an HKUST account after subscription.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Google Gemini Enterprise for staff. A subscribed user accesses gemini.ust.hk with an HKUST account after subscription.

Ai Tool Treatment

AI Chatbot for HKUST Drupal Platform is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"AI Chatbot for HKUST Drupal Platform","description":"ITSO-developed Drupal-platform chatbot using an OpenAI language model.","howToObtain":"Contact ITSO for information.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists an AI Chatbot for the HKUST Drupal Platform, developed by ITSO using OpenAI's language model, and directs staff to contact ITSO for more information.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists an AI Chatbot for the HKUST Drupal Platform, developed by ITSO using OpenAI's language model, and directs staff to contact ITSO for more information.

Ai Tool Treatment

HKUST GenAI Platform is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"HKUST GenAI Platform","description":"ITSO-developed AI platform hosted on a secure, scalable cloud platform.","howToObtain":"Sign in at genai.ust.hk with an HKUST account and password.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory says the HKUST GenAI Platform is its first platform developed by ITSO and hosted on a secure, scalable cloud platform; staff and students sign in with an HKUST account and password.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory says the HKUST GenAI Platform is its first platform developed by ITSO and hosted on a secure, scalable cloud platform; staff and students sign in with an HKUST account and password.

Ai Tool Treatment

HKUST Generative AI API Service is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"HKUST Generative AI API Service","description":"Unified cloud API service for secure access to AI models.","howToObtain":"Access through the service API with an HKUST account.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists the HKUST Generative AI API Service for staff and students as a unified cloud service providing secure, scalable access to industry-leading AI models.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists the HKUST Generative AI API Service for staff and students as a unified cloud service providing secure, scalable access to industry-leading AI models.

Ai Tool Treatment

Open WebUI is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"Open WebUI","description":"ITSO-provided generative AI service platform.","howToObtain":"Sign in at openwebui.hkust.edu.hk with an HKUST account and password.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory describes Open WebUI as a new platform provided by ITSO for generative AI services; staff and students sign in with an HKUST account and password.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory describes Open WebUI as a new platform provided by ITSO for generative AI services; staff and students sign in with an HKUST account and password.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 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 Chat","description":"Microsoft chat service available with HKUST account protection.","howToObtain":"Log in with an HKUST account to enable data protection.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Microsoft Copilot Chat for staff and students and says users log in with an HKUST account to enable data protection.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Microsoft Copilot Chat for staff and students and says users log in with an HKUST account to enable data protection.

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot","description":"Workplace productivity Copilot for eligible staff.","howToObtain":"Obtain the required additional licence.","costToUser":"Additional licence required.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Microsoft 365 Copilot for staff and states that an additional license is required.

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HKUST ITSO's official Generative AI Tools directory lists Microsoft 365 Copilot for staff and states that an additional license is required.

Ai Tool Treatment

HKUST guidelines state that users shall not use generative AI tools for unlawful, harmful, or malicious activities, including fraud, harassment, defamation, or infringement of rights.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Users shall not use generative AI tools for any unlawful, harmful, or malicious activities, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, defamation, or infringement of rights.

Teaching

HKUST allows faculty members the flexibility to set their own course-level policies for GenAI integration in teaching and learning.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Original evidence

Evidence 1
HKUST allows faculty members the flexibility to set their own course-level policies. Faculty members are required to communicate the chosen policy option to students in writing for courses offered starting Fall 2023-24.

Ai Tool Treatment

HKUST provides approved generative AI tools including OpenWebUI, HKUST GenAI Platform, Google Gemini Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Chat, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Generative AI Tools Available to HKUST Members: HKUST GenAI Platform, OpenWebUI, Google Gemini Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI Chatbot for HKUST Drupal Platform, Azure OpenAI API Access.

Privacy

HKUST advises users not to input confidential, sensitive, or personal data into generative AI tools unless data is desensitized.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Users are advised not to use confidential HKUST documents in those tools unless they are desensitized. Avoid inputting confidential, sensitive, or personal data into generative AI tools.

Academic Integrity

HKUST assessment policies require course syllabi to clearly present policies on the use of Generative AI tools and academic integrity.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Original evidence

Evidence 1
the course syllabus should be devised to present course ILOs, assessment components, grading rubrics, and relevant policies like the use of Generative AI tools and the rules of academic integrity clearly and make it accessible to students at the start of the course via Canvas or other appropriate platform.

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/hkust

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