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The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo is listed as QS 2026 rank =36. The University of Tokyo has 22 source-backed AI policy claim records from 6 official source attributions. The public record preserves original-language evidence snippets, source URLs, snapshot hashes, confidence, and review state.

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Evidence 1

東京大学の方針として、ChatGPTを始めとした言語生成系AIツールの教育現場での利用を一律に禁止することはしません。その問題点を理解しつつも教育・研究・業務利用における可能性を積極的に探り、活用する上での実践的な知識や注意、長期的な影響に対する対話を継続し、発信していく方針を取ります。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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As a University of Tokyo policy, we will not uniformly prohibit the use of language-generation AI tools such as ChatGPT in educational settings. While understanding the issues, we will actively explore their potential for education, research, and administration, and continue dialogue on practical knowledge, precautions, and long-term impact.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Opening paragraph

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The University of Tokyo does not enforce a blanket prohibition on the use of generative AI tools. Instead, we are actively exploring their potential and plan to provide practical guidance for their use.
Source: Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b
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Evidence locator: Section: University's Position

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It is unacceptable to present text generated by AI tools as your own when submitting class assignments.
Source: Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b
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Evidence locator: Section: Academic Misconduct

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Information entered into AI tools can potentially be used in some form for AI training. Never input confidential information, personal information, or unpublished research results, as the information might be leaked.
Source: Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b
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Evidence locator: Section: Information Security

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Original evidence

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The University of Tokyo will not uniformly prohibit the use of natural language-generation AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in educational settings.
Source: Policy on the use of AI tools in classes

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446
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Evidence locator: Opening paragraph

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言語生成系AIを使わせる・使わせない・どう使うかという判断も、教員やそのグループが教育効果を最大にすることを目標に行うべきものであると考えます。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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Decisions on whether to allow or prohibit generative AI, or how to use it, should be made by faculty with the goal of maximizing educational effectiveness.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Section: Policy statement

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言語生成系AIを利用する場合には、学生に対し、利用に付随する①個人情報や機密情報の漏洩の危情報の漏洩の危険性、②限られた企業への情報集中の助長、③著作権侵害の懸念、④学習された内容に偏りが生じる可能性があることなど、現在社会で指摘されている問題点があることも合わせてご説明ください。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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When allowing AI use, instructors should explain to students: (1) risk of personal/confidential information leakage, (2) concentration of information in few companies, (3) copyright infringement concerns, (4) potential bias in learned content.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Section: [2]

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

言語生成系AIで作成された解答を丸ごとコピー・ペーストして提出することは、学生にとって何ら学習効果もなく、基本的には認めるべきではありません。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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Submitting answers generated by AI by copying and pasting them entirely provides no learning effect for students and should basically not be permitted.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Section: [3]

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AIによって生成された文章であるかの検出ツールは過信しない。生成ツール自身が急速に変化する中で過信はできませんし、ましてや学生が不正に言語生成系AIを利用した証拠としては不十分であるという認識を持っていただきたいと思います。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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Do not over-rely on AI detection tools. They cannot be trusted as the generators themselves change rapidly, and their judgments are insufficient as evidence of inappropriate AI use by students.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Section: [5]

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

試験問題は機密性が高い文書ですので、基本的に言語生成系AIにそのままの形で入力しないでください。
Source: AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

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Exam questions are highly confidential documents, so in principle do not input them directly into generative AI tools.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3
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Evidence locator: Section: [1]

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Evidence 1

全学構成員向けの生成AIサービスは，当面，Microsoft Copilotによる生成AIチャットの提供を中心として位置付けます．Microsoft社との既存の契約の下で提供されるクラウドサービスであり，大学の運用負担・費用負担が小さいためです。
Source: 当面の全学構成員向け生成AIサービス提供方針について

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For now, the university-wide generative AI service will center on Microsoft Copilot for AI chat, as it is a cloud service provided under existing Microsoft contracts with low operational and cost burden for the university.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: 70b84ccd9528b73e2ad622e87e1cf4d68c91adf38b9525a394fe370216bf6154
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Evidence locator: Policy body

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

東京大学では，生成AIツールの利用を一律に禁止することはせず，教育・研究等における利用の可能性を積極的に探るとともに，活用上の実践的な注意を発信していく方針を取っています．
Source: 当面の全学構成員向け生成AIサービス提供方針について

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UTokyo does not uniformly prohibit generative AI tools, and takes a policy of actively exploring their potential in education and research while disseminating practical precautions.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: 70b84ccd9528b73e2ad622e87e1cf4d68c91adf38b9525a394fe370216bf6154
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Evidence locator: Opening paragraph

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The decision whether or not to allow the use of generative AI tools will depend on the class. This decision, along with the conditions for their use, is left to the discretion of individual instructors.
Source: Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b
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Evidence locator: Section: Use in Classes

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Try to make generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Bard do the assignments and exams you have given in the past. Determine how well your assignments can be completed by generative AI tools like ChatGPT and incorporate this understanding into the design of your educational policies and methods.
Source: Policy on the use of AI tools in classes

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446
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Evidence locator: Section: [1]

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Clearly state your stance as instructor on the use of generative AIs for each class and assignment. If you do allow the use of generative AIs, please also explain to the students the issues that are currently known, including 1) the risk of leakage of personal and confidential information, 2) the increased collection of information by a small number of companies, 3) concerns about copyright infringement, 4) the possibility of biases in the learned content.
Source: Policy on the use of AI tools in classes

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446
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Evidence locator: Section: [2]

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Evidence 1

Do not rely too heavily on tools that claim to detect whether a given piece of text was generated by AI. Those tools should not be over-relied upon as the generators themselves are changing rapidly. The judgments of such tools are insufficient to use as evidence that a student has inappropriately used generative AIs.
Source: Policy on the use of AI tools in classes

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: [5]

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

Even when students are allowed to use generative AIs, simply copying and pasting the answers generated by the AI and submitting them should not be accepted, as that would provide no learning effect for the students.
Source: Policy on the use of AI tools in classes

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: [3]

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

東京大学で全学的に契約している生成AIサービスの中で，チャット形式のものとして，主に以下の2つのサービスがあります: Gemini, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. なおよくお問合せいただきますが，ChatGPTについては全学での契約はありません。
Source: 生成AI関連情報 - utelecon

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Among university-wide contracted generative AI chat services, UTokyo primarily offers Gemini and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Note: there is no university-wide ChatGPT contract.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: aa11e592ae53358ad1ea4849becdaf72a5a612ed14b52b11ff5df5f07112750f
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Evidence locator: Section: Chat services

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Evidence 1

It has been suggested that the output of AI tools, not just generative ones, may potentially pose problems related to copyright and design rights. Therefore, it is important to note that using generated results as is may entail legal risks in the future.
Source: Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: Legal Risks

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

ZoomにおけるAI Companion, UTokyo SlackにおけるSlack AI, WebexにおけるCisco AI アシスタント, SlidoにおけるSlido AI, Microsoft TeamsにおけるCopilot in Teams
Source: 生成AI関連情報 - utelecon

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UTokyo also provides AI features embedded in Zoom (AI Companion), Slack (Slack AI), Webex (Cisco AI Assistant), Slido (Slido AI), and Teams (Copilot in Teams) as part of university-wide contracts.

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: aa11e592ae53358ad1ea4849becdaf72a5a612ed14b52b11ff5df5f07112750f
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Section: AI in existing apps

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

生成AIの利用にあたっては，以下で説明している注意事項なども参照してください。東京大学における生成AI利用に係るセキュリティガイドライン（2024年3月12日）
Source: 当面の全学構成員向け生成AIサービス提供方針について

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When using generative AI, please refer to the following precautions: UTokyo Security Guidelines for Generative AI Use (March 12, 2024).

Source language: ja
Snapshot hash: 70b84ccd9528b73e2ad622e87e1cf4d68c91adf38b9525a394fe370216bf6154
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: References section

Candidate claims

1 machine or needs-review claim

Candidate claims are not final policy conclusions. They preserve source URL, source snapshot hash, evidence, confidence, and review state so the record can be audited before review.

This claim is held for review because the evidence or classification needs another pass.

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

Policies and Guidelines index page on utelecon. Links to BYOD policy, generative AI information, AI tools notification, and other policies.
Source: Policies and Guidelines - utelecon

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 7660b6c92219ee4b160f1ad493076ce9d65715193c1ab4f8bb8e621b14cf87fa
Retrieved: May 9, 2026
Evidence locator: Page content

Official sources

6 source attribution

AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/docs/ai-tools-in-classes/
Snapshot hash: a2d2b0215bffee212da1f1ac8327c3005394815ca2e83d64ceb82da219300ca3

Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/docs/ai-tools-in-classes-students/
Snapshot hash: dbccbf9afb2ac7d67ba02b804a842ef7e381fd755f58f22d91f8ec2daf32b79b

Policies and Guidelines - utelecon - 東京大学

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/docs/
Snapshot hash: 7660b6c92219ee4b160f1ad493076ce9d65715193c1ab4f8bb8e621b14cf87fa

Policy on the use of AI tools in classes - utelecon (English)

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/docs/ai-tools-in-classes/
Snapshot hash: 4d15ee0bda1c13f01a9818fdb69ced5ce0231b3cbd2c600448293a7a5b3b2446

当面の全学構成員向け生成AIサービス提供方針について

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/notice/2024/0327-ai-service/
Snapshot hash: 70b84ccd9528b73e2ad622e87e1cf4d68c91adf38b9525a394fe370216bf6154

生成AI関連情報 - utelecon

utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Source URL: https://utelecon.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/online/topics/generative-ai/
Snapshot hash: aa11e592ae53358ad1ea4849becdaf72a5a612ed14b52b11ff5df5f07112750f

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University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Tokyo AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 9, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/u-tokyo

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The University of Tokyo

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Reviewed claims

University of Tokyo will not uniformly prohibit generative AI tools like ChatGPT in education; instead, it actively explores their potential while continuing dialogue on practical knowledge and long-term impact.

UTokyo does not enforce a blanket prohibition on generative AI tools; it actively explores their potential and provides practical guidance.

UTokyo states it is unacceptable to present AI-generated text as one's own when submitting class assignments.

UTokyo warns students to never input confidential information, personal information, or unpublished research results into AI tools, as the information might be leaked or used for AI training.

University of Tokyo will not uniformly prohibit generative AI tools like ChatGPT in educational settings, per official policy signed by the Executive Vice President.

UTokyo leaves decisions on AI tool use in individual classes to faculty, who should decide based on maximizing educational effectiveness rather than following a blanket university rule.

UTokyo requires instructors who allow AI use to explain associated risks to students: information leakage, data concentration in few companies, copyright concerns, and potential bias.

UTokyo states that submitting AI-generated answers by copy-pasting them entirely provides no learning effect and should basically not be permitted.

UTokyo warns faculty not to over-rely on AI detection tools, as they are insufficient evidence of inappropriate student AI use given the rapid evolution of generative tools.

UTokyo instructs faculty not to input exam questions directly into generative AI tools, as exams are highly confidential documents.

UTokyo centers its university-wide generative AI service on Microsoft Copilot, leveraging existing Microsoft contracts for low operational and cost burden.

UTokyo does not uniformly prohibit generative AI tools; it actively explores their potential in education and research while providing practical usage guidance.

UTokyo leaves the decision on whether to allow AI tools and the conditions for their use to the discretion of individual instructors, varying by class.

UTokyo advises faculty to test their own assignments with generative AI tools to understand how well AI can complete them, and use this understanding to inform assessment design.

UTokyo requires instructors to clearly state their AI stance per class/assignment, and when allowing AI use, to explain risks: information leakage, data concentration, copyright concerns, and potential bias.

UTokyo warns faculty that AI detection tools should not be over-relied upon, as their judgments are insufficient evidence of inappropriate student AI use.

UTokyo policy states that even when AI use is allowed, simply copying and pasting AI-generated answers should not be accepted as it provides no learning effect.

UTokyo provides Gemini and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat as university-wide contracted AI chat services; there is no university-wide ChatGPT contract.

UTokyo warns that using AI-generated results as-is may entail future legal risks related to copyright and design rights.

UTokyo provides AI features embedded in multiple platforms (Zoom AI Companion, Slack AI, Cisco AI Assistant, Slido AI, Copilot in Teams) through university-wide contracts.

UTokyo has established security guidelines for generative AI use (March 2024), referenced in the AI service policy.

Candidate claims

UTokyo's utelecon portal maintains a Policies and Guidelines index page linking to BYOD policy, generative AI information, and AI tools notifications.

Official sources

AIツールの授業における利用について（ver. 1.0）

Notification to Students on the Use of AI Tools in Classes (ver 1.0)

Policies and Guidelines - utelecon - 東京大学

Policy on the use of AI tools in classes - utelecon (English)

当面の全学構成員向け生成AIサービス提供方針について

生成AI関連情報 - utelecon