Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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16 reviewed claims
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Original evidence
Evidence 1I am pleased to announce that the Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research at The University of Hong Kong have been formally approved by the Senate and are now in effect.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"chatgpt","rawToolName":"ChatGPT in HKU GenAI App","description":"ChatGPT model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists ChatGPT among its Microsoft Foundry models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists ChatGPT among its Microsoft Foundry models.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"dalle","rawToolName":"GPT Image in HKU GenAI App","description":"Image-generation model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Image quota applies.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists GPT Image among its Microsoft Foundry models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists GPT Image among its Microsoft Foundry models.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"deepseek","rawToolName":"DeepSeek in HKU GenAI App","description":"DeepSeek model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists DeepSeek among its Microsoft Foundry models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists DeepSeek among its Microsoft Foundry models.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Gemini in HKU GenAI App","description":"Gemini model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists Gemini in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists Gemini in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"github_copilot","rawToolName":"GitHub Copilot Pro","description":"GitHub Copilot Pro through GitHub Education benefits.","howToObtain":"Apply to GitHub Education with HKU staff/student eligibility.","costToUser":"No additional charge; applications currently paused.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS says GitHub Copilot Pro is available to all HKU staff and students at no additional charge through GitHub Education benefits, subject to application and verification; signups are currently paused.
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HKU ITS says GitHub Copilot Pro is available to all HKU staff and students at no additional charge through GitHub Education benefits, subject to application and verification; signups are currently paused.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"glm","rawToolName":"GLM in HKU GenAI App","description":"GLM model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists GLM in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists GLM in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"HKU AI Computing Platform","description":"Research AI computing platform with GPU resources and AI frameworks.","howToObtain":"Available to staff and students who require AI/ML research GPU resources.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS says its AI Computing Platform is available to staff and students who require advanced GPU resources for AI/ML related research.
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HKU ITS says its AI Computing Platform is available to staff and students who require advanced GPU resources for AI/ML related research.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"HKU GenAI App","description":"University-wide web application for GenAI resources.","howToObtain":"Sign in as HKU staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based; no general fee specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI web application for HKU staff and students to access generative AI resources, with staff and student quotas.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI web application for HKU staff and students to access generative AI resources, with staff and student quotas.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot","description":"Microsoft 365 Copilot software service requiring licensed Office Apps.","howToObtain":"Install Microsoft 365 Office Apps with an A3/A5 licence.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS lists Microsoft 365 Copilot with tender details and says its prerequisites require Microsoft 365 Office Apps with an A3/A5 licence.
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HKU ITS lists Microsoft 365 Copilot with tender details and says its prerequisites require Microsoft 365 Office Apps with an A3/A5 licence.
Ai Tool Treatment
Normalized value: {"tool":"qwen","rawToolName":"Qwen in HKU GenAI App","description":"Qwen model access through HKU GenAI.","howToObtain":"Use the HKU GenAI App as staff or student.","costToUser":"Quota-based.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists Qwen in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
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HKU ITS provides the university-wide HKU GenAI application for staff and students and lists Qwen in its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models.
Research
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Evidence 1Transparency and Disclosure: Clearly disclose GenAI tool usage in research outputs, publications, or presentations, for example the type of GenAI used, data sources, and potential limitations. Maintain detailed documentation of GenAI prompts, outputs, and decision-making processes involving GenAI.
Privacy
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Evidence 1Data Privacy and Confidentiality: Ensure input data used with GenAI complies with data protection laws and University policies. Avoid sharing sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information with GenAI platforms.
Research
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Evidence 1Accountability: Researchers are responsible for the outputs generated by GenAI and their implications. ... Limit Over-Reliance: Use GenAI as a support tool, not a substitute for critical analysis and human expertise.
Research
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Evidence 1Respect Intellectual Property and Ownership: Ensure that the use of GenAI does not infringe on existing rights or compromise research outputs ownership.
Source Status
Original evidence
Evidence 1HKU is committed to fostering responsible GenAI practices and promoting best practices in the adoption of GenAI among researchers, students, supervisors and other staff in the research community. The Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research at The University of Hong Kong was approved by the Senate on September 23, 2025.
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Hong Kong AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 18, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-hong-kong
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