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Simon Fraser University

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =308UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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6 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for Simon Fraser University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot Chat","description":"SFU makes Copilot Chat available to its community for learning, work, and research.","howToObtain":"Log in to Copilot Chat with an SFU account.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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Jul 16, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
At SFU, Microsoft Copilot encompasses Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Copilot Chat is a generative AI assistant that is available to all of the SFU community to help with learning and teaching, work, and research at the university.

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At SFU, Microsoft Copilot encompasses Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Copilot Chat is a generative AI assistant that is available to all of the SFU community to help with learning and teaching, work, and research at the university.

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Academic Integrity

SFU guidance says AI detectors cannot be used for grading decisions or academic misconduct investigations.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence96%

Normalized value: AI detectors are not permitted as grading or misconduct-investigation decision tools under the cited guidance.

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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Do not rely on AI detectors, as these tools can be unreliable, biased and may unintentionally comprise your learning and well-being. AI detectors cannot be used for grading decisions or academic misconduct investigations.
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English (en)
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Student Guidelines for Learning with AI: Using AI and Upholding Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity

SFU tells students that use of generative AI for coursework depends on instructor permission, and students should not assume it is permitted when guidance is unclear or absent.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Normalized value: Students must follow instructor AI-use guidance and ask before using AI when expectations are unclear.

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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026

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Evidence 1
The only way to know if you are permitted to use generative AI for your course assignments is by checking with your course instructor, who will likely communicate this in the course syllabus. If you are unsure, you must not assume that using generative AI is permitted.
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English (en)
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Question: How will I know if I can use GenAI tools such as ChatGPT or BingChatAI?

Privacy

SFU guidance for faculty and staff says personal or confidential information should not be entered into AI tools that have not completed an SFU Privacy Impact Assessment.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Normalized value: Faculty and staff AI use is constrained by SFU PIA status for personal or confidential information.

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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
users need to ensure that they never input personal or confidential information into AI tools that have not undergone a SFU Privacy Impact Assessment.
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English (en)
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May 16, 2026
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What you need to know: How AI collects and uses information

Academic Integrity

When an SFU instructor permits generative AI use, SFU tells students to cite or disclose that use appropriately as part of academic integrity.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: Permitted GenAI use still requires appropriate citation or transparent disclosure.

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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Even if your instructor permits the use of GenAI, you must not do so without appropriate citation. This is because you must be transparent about the aids you use as part of commitment to academic integrity.
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English (en)
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Question: If my instructor permits the use of GenAI systems, do I have to cite the use of the technology?

Teaching

SFU instructor guidance says instructors should clearly communicate AI-use expectations in assignments, the classroom, and the syllabus.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: Instructor guidance emphasizes explicit communication of AI-use expectations.

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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Clearly communicate your expectations regarding AI use in each assignment and in the classroom to your students in the syllabus, during first day of class, and at intervals throughout the semester.
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English (en)
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Instructor Guidelines for Learning and Teaching with AI

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Simon Fraser University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/simon-fraser-university

Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.

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