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AI: Cybersecurity Awareness and Guidance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Co-Pilot are tools used to boost productivity, which have changed the way we work and study. However, care must be taken when using these programs to ensure that proper data protection and privacy are taken into consideration. 

Standard

The Office of Information Security is tasked with creating and socializing standards for secure computing at ºÚÁϳԹÏ. This includes the Secure Use of Artificial Intelligence Standard. This standard provides guidance on how to use these tools safely without putting institutional, personal, or proprietary information at risk.

Microsoft Co-Pilot

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and Microsoft have a contractual agreement which makes the enterprise version of available to staff, faculty, and students. 

To access Copilot, visit . 

OHIO users should log in using their OHIO credentials when using Copilot. This enables commercial data protection, which is essential for safeguarding sensitive information in organizational settings. When commercial data protection is enabled, entered by the user after the chat session is over, nor does it use the organizational data to train the underlying AI model. 
 


Frequently Asked Questions

Does the university have an AI usage policy?
Who can I contact for help with secure AI use?

You can contact the Office of Information Security by email to security@ohio.edu, or by phone to 740-566-7233. 

What if I want to use another AI tool, other than Microsoft Co-Pilot?

A is required for all information technology, communication technology, or software purchases/renewals, including "free" services and services developed in-house. 

Is it safe to use public AI tools (like ChatGPT or Google Gemini) with university data?

It is not safe to use university data in public AI tools. 

What happens if I accidentally share sensitive data with an AI tool?

If you suspect accidental information disclosure, please contact the Office of Information Security by email to security@ohio.edu, or by phone to 740-566-7233.