Stanford, United States

Stanford University

Stanford University is listed as QS 2026 rank 3. Stanford University has 9 source-backed AI policy claim records from 13 official source attributions. The public record preserves original-language evidence snippets, source URLs, snapshot hashes, confidence, and review state.

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Reviewed claims

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

To give sufficient space for instructors to explore uses of generative AI tools in their courses, and to set clear guidelines to students about what uses are and are not consistent with the Stanford Honor Code, the BCA has set forth policy guidance regarding generative AI in the context of coursework. Note: Guidance adopted on February 16, 2023. As part of the BCA's guidance on clear communication of a course's generative AI policy, OCS recommends course instructors provide clear advance notice that they may use detection software to review work submitted for use of generative AI.
Source: Generative AI Policy Guidance - Office of Community Standards (BCA)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 93e12eb9985a32023807300b0474d1f5d6e2ebf3a3d39dab18febe5ae6b47866
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Evidence locator: Generative AI Policy Guidance section

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GSB Policy MBA/MSx courses: Instructors may not ban student use of AI tools for take-home coursework, including assignments and exams. Instructors may choose whether to allow student use of AI tools for in-class work, including exams. PhD/Undergraduate courses: Follow the Generative AI Policy Guidance from Stanford's Office of Community Standards.
Source: Course Policies on Generative AI Use - Teaching & Learning Hub

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 7a0aaf5bf9c0e744c48334dbb29c2358e597631cec05db608374c0ff3bdcd950
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: GSB Guidelines on Classroom AI Use / GSB Policy section

Teaching

Stanford School of Medicine MD and MSPA programs have a formal AI policy: students may use AI for learning, clarification, and grammar/style editing unless contrary to assignment instructions. AI use for closed-book exams or assignments where internet is restricted is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by faculty. Students are responsible for all AI-generated content they submit, must disclose and cite substantial AI contributions, and violations may result in disciplinary action.

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Learning and Clarification: Students may utilize AI to enhance their understanding of medical concepts, definitions, and for grammar/style editing, provided it does not conflict with specific assignment instructions or be inconsistent with faculty-authorized tasks. The use of AI tools is discouraged for any activities in which students are evaluated on their own knowledge or skills, unless explicitly granted permission by the faculty. Any substantial contributions from AI tools on assignments, presentations, and scholarly abstracts or proposals must be disclosed and properly cited. Students are responsible for any AI-generated content they submit, even if flawed or biased. All MD and MSPA...
Source: 3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy - MD Program

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 230e4b8ce6f9a1a61f5408696e2021dfc45f79cb7d105f850eb22413e24fc385
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Permitted Uses and Privacy, Assessments, Acknowledgement and Citation, Accuracy & Accountability sections

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Evidence 1

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times, no confidential research, patient data, or other protected health information (PHI) is to be entered into public AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, OpenEvidence, Doximity, etc.). Patient Confidential Data: The use of patient-identifying information or protected health information (PHI) in public AI tools is strictly forbidden.
Source: 3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy - MD Program

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 230e4b8ce6f9a1a61f5408696e2021dfc45f79cb7d105f850eb22413e24fc385
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Permitted Uses and Privacy / Patient Confidential Data sections

Teaching

Stanford Law School instructors set their own AI policies; in the absence of a course-specific policy, students may use generative AI to support learning and develop or refine their own ideas, but may not use AI to generate content presented as their own work. Using AI during an exam or to draft/revise submitted work is not permitted unless disclosed in advance and explicitly authorized in writing by the instructor. Unauthorized use may result in an F grade and/or referral to Stanford's Office of Community Standards.

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In the absence of a course-specific AI policy set by the instructor, students may use generative AI tools to support their learning and to aid in the development or refinement of their own ideas, provided they do not use such tools to generate content that is then presented as their own work. The use of generative AI while taking an exam or to draft or revise any portion of submitted work is not permitted unless (1) fully disclosed in advance of its use by the student to the instructor, and (2) explicitly authorized by the instructor in writing prior to the student's use of the tool. Unauthorized use of AI tools may result in a lower grade, including a grade of F, and/or a referral to Sta...
Source: Use of Generative AI Technology - Stanford Law School

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 6b775ecc8b3fbe6f25ddf584e4e69297b73474f5b44330c0130dfaba915c0be9
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Policy body, paragraphs 2-3

Teaching

Stanford's Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) prohibits students from using generative AI or LLMs to compose drafts or revisions for any major assignment in PWR courses, including composing or revising portions of essays or scripts, including paraphrases of LLM-generated writing. Students may not rely on generative AI summaries of sources. Violation of PWR's AI policy is treated as an Honor Code violation and results in referral to the Office of Community Standards.

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Evidence 1

Students may not use generative AI or LLMs to compose the drafts or revisions for any of the major assignments in their PWR classes. This includes using generative AI to compose or revise portions of their essay or scripts (from individual phrases or sentences to longer passages) or including in their essays/scripts paraphrases of LLM-generated writing or paraphrases of source material generated by LLMs. Violation of PWR's AI policy is considered an Honor Code violation and will result in the involvement of Stanford's Office of Community Standards (OCS).
Source: PWR Policy on the Use of GenAI and LLMs

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 2e601e4a5b47215c842712627c3631375d0eb2ac936abbf1816a04b1bc8c0d2b
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: PWR Policy on GenAI Use in PWR classes section

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

To give sufficient space for instructors to explore uses of generative AI tools in their courses, and to set clear guidelines to students about what uses are and are not consistent with the Stanford Honor Code, the BCA has set forth policy guidance regarding generative AI in the context of coursework. Note: Guidance adopted on February 16, 2023.
Source: Generative AI Policy Guidance - Office of Community Standards (BCA)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 93e12eb9985a32023807300b0474d1f5d6e2ebf3a3d39dab18febe5ae6b47866
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Generative AI Policy Guidance section (adopted Feb 16, 2023)

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

Avoid inputting any sensitive data, such as Moderate or High Risk Data, whether using a personal or Stanford account with a third-party AI platform or tool that is not covered by a Stanford Business Associates Agreement. It's recommended to opt out of sharing data for AI iterative learning wherever possible. If generative AI is to be used to interact with users, obtain their informed consent. If your final product is significantly influenced by an AI platform, consider informing people how you used AI and cite appropriately.
Source: Responsible AI at Stanford - University IT

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 889383e990589f5baaeb6fd771505b4dfb6b5fcadef2d644ea5535950237194e
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Safety Measures section and Recommended Best Practices

Other

Stanford University Communications (UComm) has issued AI guidelines for marketing and communications staff requiring: human oversight of all AI-generated content (non-delegable personal responsibility), adherence to university policies, prohibition on inputting confidential or legally privileged information into generative AI tools, prohibition on using AI to promote for-profit organizations or engage in political advocacy, and prohibition on using high-risk data in prompts. Stanford AI Playground is recommended as the primary platform. These guidelines apply to all regular staff, interns, casual employees, and consultants in marketing and communications functions.

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

These guidelines apply to all regular staff, interns, casual employees, and consultants. You are personally responsible for oversight of any content you produce using AI to ensure that content is accurate, in alignment with institutional values, and in compliance with the policies set forth in this document. You are personally responsible for conforming to this requirement and this responsibility may not be delegated to another employee. You may not provide any confidential or legally privileged information of Stanford or a third party to generative AI tools. Do not use high-risk data in your prompts or include such data as attachments to your prompts.
Source: AI Guidelines for Marketing and Communications

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 9c5e79c1de806eb64ddd8fc7c3e70d95c560eaab5d03f1246333e9076e3a7c3b
Retrieved: May 6, 2026
Evidence locator: Introduction, Scope, Responsible and Ethical Usage, Compliance sections

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

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Official sources

13 source attribution

3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy - MD Program

med.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://med.stanford.edu/md/mdhandbook/section-3-md-requirements-procedures/3-32--generative-artificial-intelligence--ai--policy.html
Snapshot hash: 230e4b8ce6f9a1a61f5408696e2021dfc45f79cb7d105f850eb22413e24fc385

AI and Your Learning: A Guide for Students - CTL

ctl.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://ctl.stanford.edu/aimes/ai-learning-guide-students
Snapshot hash: c9dd6af1164a6ab29ac9dde288a088cf60cd67846700fdbc28dc822851135ab6

AI Guidelines for Marketing and Communications

ucomm.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://ucomm.stanford.edu/policies-and-guidance/ai-guidelines-marketing-and-communications
Snapshot hash: 9c5e79c1de806eb64ddd8fc7c3e70d95c560eaab5d03f1246333e9076e3a7c3b

AI Meets Education at Stanford (AIMES)

ctl.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://ctl.stanford.edu/aimes
Snapshot hash: 57e3fd0e204837f5675b4d7574bc0e80c8a3ea77ed35f25d633d980877f8d2f9

AI Playground Quick Start Guide - University IT

uit.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://uit.stanford.edu/aiplayground
Snapshot hash: 56d7c59c0b23d411ad4aa7ec660eadd239c0a02c6f4bbf186cd75e79054971e6

AI Teaching Strategies - Center for Teaching and Learning

ctl.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://ctl.stanford.edu/aimes/ai-teaching-strategies
Snapshot hash: 65d00154666c1b4fbf8e2c8123467527013c2e721c00ffbceb9d61c185f9896e

Course Policies on Generative AI Use - Teaching & Learning Hub

tlhub.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://tlhub.stanford.edu/docs/course-policies-on-generative-ai-use/
Snapshot hash: 7a0aaf5bf9c0e744c48334dbb29c2358e597631cec05db608374c0ff3bdcd950

Generative AI Policy Guidance - Office of Community Standards (BCA)

communitystandards.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://communitystandards.stanford.edu/generative-ai-policy-guidance
Snapshot hash: 93e12eb9985a32023807300b0474d1f5d6e2ebf3a3d39dab18febe5ae6b47866

PWR Policy on the Use of GenAI and LLMs

pwr.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://pwr.stanford.edu/about-pwr/pwr-policies/pwr-policy-use-genai-and-llms
Snapshot hash: 2e601e4a5b47215c842712627c3631375d0eb2ac936abbf1816a04b1bc8c0d2b

Report of the AI at Stanford Advisory Committee (AISAC)

provost.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://provost.stanford.edu/2025/01/09/report-of-the-ai-at-stanford-advisory-committee/
Snapshot hash: c05edef17acd65c126b10c2dbc09754f6c45166b3a3e9c22b5e0d93afc8823a7

Responsible AI at Stanford - University IT

uit.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://uit.stanford.edu/security/responsibleai
Snapshot hash: 889383e990589f5baaeb6fd771505b4dfb6b5fcadef2d644ea5535950237194e

University IT AI Hub

uit.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://uit.stanford.edu/ai
Snapshot hash: 4a81586fe631363a2723400e8cb208bdae6a10b4967630ca57c30a7c94b76005

Use of Generative AI Technology - Stanford Law School

law.stanford.edu

Source URL: https://law.stanford.edu/office-of-student-affairs/use-of-generative-ai-technology/
Snapshot hash: 6b775ecc8b3fbe6f25ddf584e4e69297b73474f5b44330c0130dfaba915c0be9

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University AI Policy Tracker. "Stanford University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 6, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/stanford-university

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Reviewed claims

Stanford's BCA issued guidance on generative AI use, and the Office of Community Standards recommends that instructors give advance notice to students when using AI detection software.

Stanford's Bechtel Center for Advising (BCA) provides guidance on generative AI in the context of the Honor Code, noting that acceptable AI use depends on individual instructor and course policies.

Candidate claims

Official sources

3.32: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy - MD Program

AI and Your Learning: A Guide for Students - CTL

AI Guidelines for Marketing and Communications

AI Meets Education at Stanford (AIMES)

AI Playground Quick Start Guide - University IT

AI Teaching Strategies - Center for Teaching and Learning

Course Policies on Generative AI Use - Teaching & Learning Hub

Generative AI Policy Guidance - Office of Community Standards (BCA)

PWR Policy on the Use of GenAI and LLMs

Report of the AI at Stanford Advisory Committee (AISAC)

Responsible AI at Stanford - University IT

University IT AI Hub

Use of Generative AI Technology - Stanford Law School