Generative AI and UAB policy

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The use of generative AI tools by UAB employees and students is governed by existing UAB policies and procedures. Refer to the principles regarding generative AI communicated by UAB leadership in August 2023 and practical recommendations offered to support responsible instruction, research, and University activities.

In general, any use of AI should comply with the UAB Enterprise Code of Conduct. More specific policies to consider appear below.

Issue	Guidance	Relevant policies and procedures
Acquisition and/or purchase of AI technology tools	Acquisition of new AI technology requires approval, even for free tools. Do not use your UAB account to use generative AI for personal use. Do not download generative AI tools onto your UAB device if the AI tool is not approved.	Technology purchasing process Execution and review of contracts policy Acceptable Use of Computer and Network Resources Purchasing policy and guidelines
Use of UAB data	Do not upload Sensitive or Restricted/PHI data into generative AI systems.	Information Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy Data Protection and Security Policy UAB Data Classification Rule Data Protection Rule Data Access Policy HIPAA Core Policies
Academic integrity	Students should not use generative AI in academic work unless it is clearly stated that AI use is approved in the course syllabus and may only then be used within the limits stated in the course syllabus. Use of AI must be disclosed.	Academic Integrity Code
Authorship	Creative content originating from non-human origin (e.g., artificial intelligence) should be clearly attributed to the originating analytics program used.	Authorship Policy
Research	Use of generative AI in the NIH peer review process is prohibited. Use of AI in the development of a grant proposal should be consistent with funding agency policy statement and otherwise validated, appropriately cited, and disclosed. If falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, or other misconduct is suspected, follow the procedures for reporting.	Use of Generative AI for NIH Peer Review Policy concerning the responsible conduct of research and other scholarly activities See funding agency policy statement for specific instructions.
Copyright and Related Intellectual Property	Ownership of copyright is dependent upon several factors. As a general rule, creator(s) retain all rights to copyrightable works, subject to certain conditions.	Copyright policy 3.10 Copyright and Trademarks -- Faculty Handbook Copyright resources (UAB Libraries)