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University of Kentucky

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 781-790UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Reviewed claims

5 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Kentucky in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

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Last checked
Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Microsoft Copilot licenses are now available to all students, faculty and staff

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Microsoft Copilot licenses are now available to all students, faculty and staff

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Privacy

UK ADVANCE research guidance says data privacy review is needed before Protected Data is entered into a generative AI tool; it also says not to put PHI into such tools unless UKHC InfoSec has confirmed HIPAA compliance and PHI support, and not to place other non-public or proprietary research data into open-source AI without UK ITS GRC approval.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: protected_data_privacy_review_phi_and_nonpublic_research_data_restrictions

Last checked
May 20, 2026
Last changed
May 20, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Data privacy review is needed before any Protected Data (AR 10.7) is entered into a generative AI tool. Unless the UKHC InfoSec Data Sharing Committee has confirmed the AI tool is HIPAA compliant and supports PHI input, do not put research data containing PHI into a generative AI tool or other software.

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UK ADVANCE requires data privacy review before Protected Data enters a generative AI tool and restricts PHI input unless compliance/support is confirmed.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 20, 2026
Evidence locator
Research recommendations PDF, privacy concerns section

Research

UK ADVANCE research guidance says generative AI tools may enhance research when used responsibly, generated content should be verified or validated, generative AI cannot be designated as an author, and researchers remain responsible for content and accuracy.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence91%

Normalized value: responsible_research_use_verification_no_ai_authorship_human_accountability

Last checked
May 20, 2026
Last changed
May 20, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
When using a generative AI tool, it is best practice to verify or validate all generated content using additional factors and reliable resources. Generative AI cannot be designated authorship as it cannot be held accountable.

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UK ADVANCE advises validating generated research content and does not allow generative AI to be treated as accountable authorship.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 20, 2026
Evidence locator
Research recommendations PDF, FAQs on research use and authorship

Teaching

UK ADVANCE provides instructional generative AI guidance that includes creating and clearly communicating course policies, responding to misuse, and designing learning experiences aligned with those policies.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: instructional_guidance_course_policy_recommended

Last checked
May 20, 2026
Last changed
May 20, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
UK ADVANCE provides the following guidance and recommendations: Understanding Capabilities and Risks; Developing Course Policies: Creating and clearly communicating course policies regarding the use of generative AI; Responding to Misuse; Designing Aligned Learning Experiences.

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UK ADVANCE recommends understanding risks, creating and communicating course AI policies, responding to misuse, and aligning learning experiences.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 20, 2026
Evidence locator
Summary section, Guidance and Recommendations from UK ADVANCE

Ai Tool Treatment

University of Kentucky CELT guidance frames student generative AI use as a course-level instructor decision and recommends communicating allowed uses, tool restrictions, citation or acknowledgement expectations, and alternatives where privacy concerns exist.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence88%

Normalized value: course_level_instructor_discretion_with_citation_privacy_guidance

Last checked
May 20, 2026
Last changed
May 20, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
It is up to the instructor to decide whether student use of generative AI (GenAI) is appropriate for their courses and to what extent. Instructors might also consider an assignment-by-assignment approach to identifying when generative AI is allowed.

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CELT frames student GenAI use as an instructor decision, including assignment-by-assignment communication of allowed uses.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 20, 2026
Evidence locator
Course Policy Overview

Source record

Official sources

4 sources

Record information, JSON & citation
Reviewagent reviewedConfidence97%Snapshot statusNot publishedJSONPublic JSON

Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Kentucky AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-kentucky

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

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