Normalized value: {"tool":"adobe_firefly","rawToolName":"Adobe Firefly","description":"Adobe's generative AI engine available through KU's approved Creative Cloud and Adobe Express environment.","howToObtain":"Use KU-provided Adobe Creative Cloud or Adobe Express eligibility, or the Firefly web app.","costToUser":"Included for eligible KU users under Adobe access.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1KU makes Adobe Creative Cloud available to faculty, staff, researchers, and eligible students, with eligibility depending on major or employment role.
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KU makes Adobe Creative Cloud available to faculty, staff, researchers, and eligible students, with eligibility depending on major or employment role.
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Evidence 2KU's approved Adobe environment uses Firefly in Creative Cloud and Adobe Express, and lists Adobe Firefly as included and available as a standalone web app.
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KU's approved Adobe environment uses Firefly in Creative Cloud and Adobe Express, and lists Adobe Firefly as included and available as a standalone web app.
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Evidence 3KU identifies the listed generative AI products as approved tools within its enterprise licensing environment.
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KU identifies the listed generative AI products as approved tools within its enterprise licensing environment.
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Normalized value: {"tool":"copilot_studio","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio","description":"Low-code generative AI agent builder approved within KU's Copilot environment, with a standalone pay-as-you-go option.","howToObtain":"Use within Copilot Chat or a Copilot Full License; contact KU IT for standalone researcher/developer access.","costToUser":"Included in applicable Copilot access or pay-as-you-go for standalone use.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Evidence 1Copilot Studio is part of KU Copilot Chat and Full License access; standalone researcher/developer licensing and public agent publishing require KU IT coordination.
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Copilot Studio is part of KU Copilot Chat and Full License access; standalone researcher/developer licensing and public agent publishing require KU IT coordination.
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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_365_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Full License","description":"Paid Microsoft 365-integrated Copilot license for approved KU uses.","howToObtain":"Submit a KU Technology Procurement Request with use and data details.","costToUser":"Department-funded annual subscription.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1KU makes the Microsoft 365 Copilot Full License available for approved faculty, staff, and researcher uses through a department-funded Technology Procurement Request.
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KU makes the Microsoft 365 Copilot Full License available for approved faculty, staff, and researcher uses through a department-funded Technology Procurement Request.
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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat","description":"KU's approved campus generative AI chat service with protection under the KU Microsoft 365 license.","howToObtain":"Sign in at Microsoft 365 with a KU online ID.","costToUser":"Included in the KU Microsoft 365 license.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}
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Evidence 1Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is available to all KU Lawrence students, faculty, staff, and researchers through the KU Microsoft 365 license using a KU online ID.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is available to all KU Lawrence students, faculty, staff, and researchers through the KU Microsoft 365 license using a KU online ID.
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Normalized value: no_current_university_wide_genai_teaching_learning_policy_found
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Evidence 1The University of Kansas does not currently have a university wide policy specific to the use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Existing expectations for academic integrity continue to apply when AI tools are used.
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- Generative AI and Academic Integrity
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Evidence 2The University of Kansas does not have a specific policy about use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. The University Senate Rules and Regulations do provide guidance on academic integrity, though:
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- Opening paragraph
Normalized value: public_ai_tools_public_data_only_unless_enterprise_approved
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Evidence 1To protect university data and privacy, only information classified as Public should be entered into public, third party AI tools unless you are using an enterprise approved, protected environment.
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- Public, third-party AI tools
Normalized value: copilot_enterprise_data_protection_conditions
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Evidence 1Microsoft Copilot is approved for use with university data classified as public, sensitive, and confidential when: the user is signed in with a @ku.edu account, and Enterprise Data Protection is active (indicated by the shield icon).
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- Enterprise approved AI, KU Lawrence and Reporting Campuses
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Evidence 2Use of Copilot with restricted data requires prior consultation with departmental Technology Support Staff and may be subject to additional review or approval to ensure compliance with university data classification, security, and regulatory requirements.
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- Enterprise approved AI, KU Lawrence and Reporting Campuses
Normalized value: students_follow_course_specific_genai_expectations
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Evidence 1Your instructors should communicate course specific policies regarding generative AI use. Students are responsible for understanding and following those expectations and for completing coursework honestly.
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- Generative AI and Academic Integrity
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Evidence 2Students should ensure that their use of GenAI tools in coursework complies with their instructor's GenAI policy as stated in the syllabus.
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- Expectations for Using Generative AI, Course-Specific Requirements
Normalized value: users_responsible_for_genai_outputs_and_policy_compliance
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Evidence 1The University of Kansas encourages responsible learning, inquiry, and experimentation with GenAI tools. It is important to remember that GenAI is a tool, and users remain responsible for the outcomes of its use.
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- Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
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Evidence 2Use of GenAI tools is subject to University policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, regulations, faculty, staff, and student manuals, and codes of conduct. GenAI tools must not be used for illegal, discriminatory, or defamatory purposes.
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- Expectations for Using Generative AI, Compliance with University Policies and the Law
Normalized value: researchers_follow_sponsor_publisher_institutional_rules_and_disclose_when_required
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Evidence 1Researchers should exercise appropriate caution when using GenAI tools in research activities. In particular: Review and comply with funding agency, sponsor, and publisher policies related to AI use. Be attentive to how AI tools handle data, including confidentiality, privacy, and intellectual property considerations.
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- Using Generative AI in Research
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Evidence 2Standards related to authorship and attribution, data management, transparency, ethical review, and academic honesty continue to apply when AI technologies are involved. Researchers are expected to: Understand and disclose relevant use of AI tools when required.
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- Research Integrity & Responsible Use
Normalized value: instructors_communicate_expectations_ai_detection_not_recommended
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Evidence 1Communicate expectations to students about coursework and the use of GenAI tools. This may include statements in the course syllabus and reiteration of classroom policy when framing relevant assignments.
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- Instructional Considerations for Using GenAI
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Evidence 2Use of GenAI plagiarism detection tools is not recommended, as their accuracy is not guaranteed. GenAI plagiarism checkers (such as Turnitin or GPTZero) may produce false positives and may introduce bias against non-native English speakers and students with disabilities.
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- Instructional Considerations for Using GenAI
Normalized value: ai_use_governed_by_existing_activity_and_data_based_policies
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Evidence 1The use of artificial intelligence at KU and KUMC is governed by existing university policies, many of which are technology neutral and apply across different tools and platforms.
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- Policies & Requirements
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Evidence 2The Council's work is informed by the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and emphasizes a practical, risk based approach to AI use that supports KU's academic, research, and operational missions while protecting individuals and institutional interests.
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- KU AI & Privacy Risk Council