ETS Generative AI Hub

What is Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)?

GenAI is a branch of artificial intelligence that specializes in creating new content. It works by learning from vast amounts of information collected on the internet, applications or user input. It leverages complex algorithms (aka "models") to generate new content that reflects what it has learned.

GenAI has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and learn. USF welcomes innovation by exploring the exciting possibilities of GenAI tools, but there are important considerations and Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at USF when using these tools, including information security and data privacy, compliance, copyright, and academic integrity.

Key Factors To Consider When Using GenAI

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Using GenAI in Teaching and learning

GenAI tools can support student learning in various ways. Discover applications for employing GenAI in your classroom.

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Application Matrix

USF is cautiously and judiciously exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as a means to improve its operations, increase productivity and support learning and instruction. While Gen AI can bring significant benefits, ill-conceived and rushed deployments may introduce risks to data privacy and security.

If you’re considering using Generative AI tools, you must follow the University's Technology Resources Appropriate Use Policy, Information Security Policy, and Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at USF. All technology and technology services must undergo a data privacy, security and technical evaluation as part of the New Technology Assessment process and you may submit your request using this form.

Application Type	Overview	Examples	Availability	Highest Level Data Classification Allowed*
Academic and Instruction Applications	GenAI applications used for course content, etc.	Turnitin Grammarly	Publicly-available (free and paid subscriptions)	Public
Enterprise Administered Applications	Applications that have undergone the New Technology Assessment process and are administered by USF.	Zoom AI Assistant Cvent AI Assistant	USF-Administered	Internal
AI chatbots	AI chatbots capable of generating text, audio and images.	OpenAI ChatGPT Claude Perplexity	Publicly-available (free and paid subscriptions)	Public
Administrative Applications	Applications used for productivity, such as summarization, categorization, analysis and content creation.	Notion.ai Acrobat AI Assistant	Publicly-available (free and paid subscriptions)	Public
*Any data above the permitted classification level must only be entered into GenAI tools that have been assessed and explicitly approved for such use by the CIO. Be mindful of FERPA and HIPAA-protected data.

Policies and Resources

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Harvard University: Artificial Intelligence Online Resources
Texas Tech University Libraries: Artificial Intelligence Tools for Research and Learning
Temple University: A Faculty Guide to A.I.
UC Berkeley: Understanding AI Writing Tools and Their Uses for Teaching and Learning
UCLA: Guidance for the Use of Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
University of Michigan: Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidance for Faculty/Instructors

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This webpage was last updated on April 29, 2025