The resources on this website are designed to support the Boston College community鈥檚 safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI, in accordance with University guidelines on AI use.听

Ethical Considerations

As with any new technology, there are risks. Content creation by AI can potentially be misused, like generating misleading information or deep fakes. Ethical concerns also arise around AI authorship.

As with many digital tools, it's crucial to be aware of its limitations, such as potential biases in algorithms and the inability to replace human insights and connections. Additionally, faculty should offer, and students should defer to, guidelines about appropriate use of AI in coursework, or when such use is prohibited. Students should also be aware of the appropriate and authorized use of AI in each class as outlined by the instructor and in accordance with the University Academic Integrity Policies.

Data Security and Privacy

糖心vlog直播平台鈥檚 currently supported GenAI tools (see Resources > AI Tools) offer Data Protection. Which protects 糖心vlog直播平台 data and ensures that data is not used to train the model and is not released to other users or organizations.听

Be aware that any information entered in publicly available AI tools may not only be processed, but also retained and used by the AI to give answers to others. This means if you enter any personal information about yourself or any confidential Boston College information, that information may be stored and potentially shared with or sold to others.

Important:

  • Do not use your 糖心vlog直播平台 credentials (糖心vlog直播平台 username, password, or any 糖心vlog直播平台 email address) to sign up for publicly available Generative AI tools.听When you use your 糖心vlog直播平台 email address to sign up for online services, even if they are free, you may be putting your personal information and Boston College data at risk.听Not all companies meet 糖心vlog直播平台鈥檚 security standards when it comes to protecting user data.
  • 听'Confidential' and 'Strictly Confidential' data, as defined by the听Boston College Data Security Policy, should not be used in any online AI tool.

University Policies

Use of AI tools must comply with all existing and applicable University policies and procedures. These include the Data Security Policy; the Professional Standards and Business Conduct Policy; the Use of University Technological and Information Resources Policy; Academic Integrity Policies; the Student Code of Conduct; and the various applicable policies promulgated by Boston College鈥檚 constituent colleges, schools, and programs.

Faculty considering the use of Generative AI themselves, or possible use by students in their classes, should refer to the听Center for Teaching Excellence鈥檚听辫补驳别.

Acquisition of new AI software or subscription, like any other software, is subject to the 鈥GetTech鈥 process.听