DRAFT -GenAI Resources for Students

Generative AI (GenAI) can be a powerful tool to help you study and work more efficiently. At USF, we encourage students to explore GenAI to support their learning and improve time management. It is appropriate to experiment with these tools to support tasks such as summarizing, brainstorming, ideating, or self-learning—but remember to keep your critical thinking and creativity focused on higher-level work. While using GenAI, always follow USF’s Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI, which outline key responsibilities around data privacy, information security, compliance, copyright, and academic integrity. We have provided you below different resources that can help you get started on learning GenAI.

 

Key Factors To Consider When Using AI-enabled Technologies

DATA SECURITY
AND PRIVACY
RESPONSIBLE
USE
ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
WARNINGS
And AWARENESS

DO NOT input sensitive data such as PII/SPII, Internal, Confidential, or Highly Confidential data.

DO NOT enter institutional data into third-party AI systems. Such data may be transmitted, stored, or shared externally, outside our control, risking privacy and security. Users should opt out of any data sharing to protect institutional confidentiality.

DO NOT integrate University systems into 3rd party AI platforms. This inlcudes building agentic AI or custom GPTs that connect to USF systems.

Comply with FERPA, privacy laws, Guidelines for Responsible Use, and Information Security Policy.

Be transparent about how GenAI is employed.

Take into consideration accessibility, ethical, and inclusion aspects of GenAI use.

Use only USF-approved AI tools. (see matrix below)

Be accountable and transparent about the use of AI platform. 

Adhere to USF's Academic Integrity & Honor Code.

Check ETS's resources on course design and planning.

Refer to your School & Faculty to provide additional instructions as needed.

Cite AI usage for transparency. 

Validate and verify output for accuracy, bias, and hallucinations.

Appropriate treatment of copyrighted material.

Stay alert & report any phishing emails and "deepfakes" (i.e. video/audio mimicking an individual without their consent).

Use only Public data for input. If Internal or Confidential data is needed, please see a list of USF-approved AI platforms (see matrix belo 

AI Guidance

Note the importance of ethics while using (and citing) AI in coursework or student research; and understand the privacy implications of entering personal information into certain AI tools:

AI Community

The following web site provides you with information to find clubs or student organizations focusing on AI:

AI Careers

The following web sites guide you to learn about AI Careers:

Last updated:  September 24, 2025