Policy presence
University of Toronto has 1 source-backed public claim for policy presence; deterministic analysis status: unclear.
Toronto, Canada
University of Toronto
Record status
Review: Agent reviewed
Policy profile
Review: Machine candidate
AI disclosure
University of Toronto has 2 source-backed public claims for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: required.
Coursework
University of Toronto has 4 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.
Exams
University of Toronto has 4 source-backed public claims for exams; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.
Privacy and data entry
University of Toronto has 2 source-backed public claims for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: required.
Academic integrity
University of Toronto has 2 source-backed public claims for academic integrity; deterministic analysis status: conditionally_allowed.
Approved tools
University of Toronto has 2 source-backed public claims for approved tools; deterministic analysis status: required.
Named AI services
University of Toronto has 2 source-backed public claims for named ai services; deterministic analysis status: required.
Teaching guidance
University of Toronto has 3 source-backed public claims for teaching guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Research guidance
University of Toronto has 4 source-backed public claims for research guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Security and procurement
No source-backed public claim about AI security review or procurement is present in this profile.
The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about security review, procurement, vendor approval, risk assessment, authentication, SSO, or enterprise licensing.
AI tools
Evidence-backed claims
8 reviewed evidence-backed public claim
Academic Integrity
University of Toronto considers use of generative AI tools on marked assessments without instructor permission to be use of an unauthorized aid under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ai_use_requires_instructor_permission
Original evidence
Evidence 1By failing to comply with the instructor's specific instructions that you not use generative AI tools in writing your term paper, you have knowingly used an unauthorized aid in preparing your assignment. Any student using an unauthorized aid has committed an offence under the University's Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters
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By failing to comply with the instructor's specific instructions that you not use generative AI tools... you have knowingly used an unauthorized aid
Ai Tool Treatment
University of Toronto teaching guidance says Microsoft Copilot is the recommended generative AI tool to use at U of T and, when signed in with University credentials, conforms to U of T privacy and security standards for use with up to level 3 data.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: microsoft_copilot_recommended_protected_tool_up_to_level_3_data
Original evidence
Evidence 1Currently, Microsoft Copilot is the recommended generative AI tool to use at U of T. When a user signs in using University credentials, Microsoft Copilot conforms to U of T’s privacy and security standards (i.e., does not share any data with Microsoft or any other company) for use with up to level 3 data .
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Currently, Microsoft Copilot is the recommended generative AI tool to use at U of T
Research
University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies recommends that graduate students seek and document unambiguous approval from their supervisor(s) and supervisory committee before using generative AI tools in research, writing, or other scholarly activities relevant to graduate academic milestones.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: graduate_ai_use_recommended_supervisor_approval
Original evidence
Evidence 1It is recommended that students seek and document in writing unambiguous approval from their supervisor(s) and supervisory committee in advance of the use of generative AI tools in research, writing, or other scholarly activities relevant to graduate academic milestones.
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It is recommended that students seek and document in writing unambiguous approval from their supervisor(s) and supervisory committee in advance
Teaching
University of Toronto recommends that instructors include a statement on their syllabus that informs students about expectations with respect to the use of AI, and provides sample syllabus statements for instructors to use.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: syllabus_ai_statement_recommended
Original evidence
Evidence 1The University also recommends that you include a statement on your syllabus that informs students about your expectations with respect to the use of AI. We have created sample statements for instructors to include in course syllabi and course assignments to help shape the message to students about what AI technology is, or is not, allowed.
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The University also recommends that you include a statement on your syllabus that informs students about your expectations with respect to the use of AI
Privacy
University of Toronto Information Security guidelines state that no data should be provided to generative AI if any part of that data should not be included in results produced by that system, and users must verify AI tools have been assessed by the university as suitable for the data classification level before sharing personal information or university data classified as level 2, 3 or 4.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: ai_data_sharing_requires_classification_check
Original evidence
Evidence 1No data should be provided to generative AI if any part of that data should not be included in results produced by that system. If multiple people are using the system, one person’s data may potentially be revealed to someone else. Be aware of whether the system shares data with other systems and platforms. Before sharing personal information or university data classified as level 2, 3 or 4 with any AI tool, verify that the tool has been assessed by the university as suitable for that data type and classification level .
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No data should be provided to generative AI if any part of that data should not be included in results produced by that system
Research
University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies says use of generative AI tools in any aspect of researching or writing a doctoral thesis must have prior approval from the supervisor or supervisory committee.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies says use of generative AI tools in any aspect of researching or writing a doctoral thesis must have prior approval from the supervisor or supervisory committee.
Original evidence
Evidence 1The use of generative AI tools in any aspect of researching or writing of the thesis must be done with the prior approval of the supervisor(s) and supervisory committee.
Research
University of Toronto graduate students must clearly describe and cite any generative AI tools used in thesis research or writing.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: University of Toronto graduate students must clearly describe and cite any generative AI tools used in thesis research or writing.
Original evidence
Evidence 1Careful attention must be paid in the thesis to appropriately citing and describing any use of generative AI tools in the research process. It must be clear to the reader which generative AI tools were used, as well as how and why they were used.
Academic Integrity
University of Toronto states that unauthorized use of generative AI tools for graduate scholarly work may be considered an academic or research misconduct offence.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: University of Toronto states that unauthorized use of generative AI tools for graduate scholarly work may be considered an academic or research misconduct offence.
Original evidence
Evidence 1Unauthorized use of generative AI tools for scholarly work at the University of Toronto may be considered an offence under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, and research misconduct as defined in the Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research.
Candidate claims
0 machine or needs-review claim
Official sources
8 source attribution
Generative AI Tools
teaching.utoronto.ca
Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: FAQ's
viceprovostundergrad.utoronto.ca
Guidance on the Appropriate Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Graduate Academic Milestones
sgs.utoronto.ca
Guidance on the Appropriate Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Graduate Academic Milestones
sgs.utoronto.ca
Guidelines - Toward an AI-ready University
ai.utoronto.ca
Teaching with Generative AI at U of T
teaching.utoronto.ca
Use artificial intelligence intelligently
security.utoronto.ca
Using ChatGPT or other generative AI tool on a marked assessment
academicintegrity.utoronto.ca