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Last updated: Nov. 25, 2025

[#1.About section]

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.

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[#2.Safety and Responsible Use section]

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Factors When Using GenAI

USF is cautiously exploring GenAI to improve operations while maintaining data privacy and security.

Data Security and Privacy

Responsible Use

Academic Integrity

Warning and Awareness

[#3.Tips and Tools section]

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY WITH TIPS AND TOOLS

Get Started with GenAI

*How to Craft Useful Prompts? (new page)

Point to a new page including: Describe a good prompt, text-based, image-based, and examples.

Applications of Approved Tools ??

Point to existing page /ets/generative-AI/tools and repurpose/expand.

Consideration?  link this page under Toolkit or by itself here?

*ID Toolkit (add approved tools & use cases??)

Point to the existing page: Uses in Teaching and Learning (ID) elaboration on this page to include Use Cases.

Consideration?  link /ets/generative-AI/tools under Toolkit?

APPROVED TOOLS

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*
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

Google Gemini

 Publicly-available
(free and paid subscriptions)		 Public
Academic and Instruction Applications Applications used for course content, etc.

Turnitin

Grammarly

 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.

[#4.Learn More section]

LEARN MORE

Upskill Yourself

Training & Certificate Program

Point to ITT training classes and registration. ETS offers a suite of GenAI classes related to learning, teaching and administration. Register for training.

*Pilots (new page)

This links to a new page on the pilot programs that the faculty are leading. Will create a page on the names of pilots and their status.

*LinkedIn Learning Courses (new page)

Point to a new page with LinkedIn learning curated courses or videos on GenAI topics for different disciplines. This is to create a new page dedicated to curated references.

[#5.Schedule Consultation section]

 Need Some Guidance?

If you would like to consult with an expert regarding how to incorporate or restrict GenAI in your curriculum or receive 1:1 training on a GenAI tool, please schedule a session with an ETS team member.

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[#6.Policies and Guidelines section//#7.Past Events]

DOCUMENTATION

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