George Washington University AI Policy

In the absence of explicit directions to the contrary from instructors, the following default rules apply at the University.

1. Work submitted for evaluation is represented as the student’s own intellectual product. Students may not submit content (e.g., ideas, text, code, images) for evaluation that was generated, in whole or in part, by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT and other large language models). Doing so without instructor’s explicit permission constitutes cheating under the Code of Academic Integrity and is therefore prohibited.

The Office of the Provost encourages instructors to state explicitly and affirmatively their expectations regarding student use of GAI tools. Instructors should specify in writing the permitted and prohibited uses of GAI tools in their courses. Instructors might 1) generally permit the use of GAI tools; 2) generally forbid their use; or 3) permit their use for certain purposes on certain assignments, but not others. If an instructor wishes to permit certain uses of GAI tools, such uses must be set forth explicitly in the course syllabus and/or assignment instructions.

Unless the instructor explicitly states otherwise in advance and in writing, the use of GAI tools during any assessment (e.g., examination, test, quiz) whether taken in the classroom or elsewhere, constitutes cheating under the Code of Academic Integrity and is therefore prohibited. This prohibition includes assessments for which the use of the Internet is otherwise permitted.

Students are permitted to use GAI tools to generate content that is not submitted to an instructor for evaluation. For example, using GAI tools to study for examinations, tests, and quizzes is permitted. Likewise, on assignments where the use of the Internet is not otherwise prohibited by the instructor, GAI tools may be used for learning, studying, and brainstorming.

Examples (illustrative only) of permitted conduct:

• A student types a prompt into a GAI tool and reviews the generated content to help them study for a test.

• A student types a prompt into a GAI tool and uses the generated content to help them brainstorm ideas for a term paper or research project.

Work submitted for evaluation is represented as the student’s own intellectual product. Students may not submit content (e.g., ideas, text, code, images) for evaluation that was generated, in whole or in part, by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT and other large language models). Doing so without instructor’s explicit permission constitutes cheating under the Code of Academic Integrity and is therefore prohibited.

If you include content (e.g., ideas, text, code, images) that was generated, in whole or in part, by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and other large language models) in work submitted for evaluation in this course, you must document and credit your source. For example, text generated using ChatGPT-4 should include a citation such as: “ChatGPT-4. (YYYY, Month DD of query). ‘Text of your query’. Generated using OpenAI. https://chat.openai.com/.” Material generated using other tools should be cited accordingly. Failure to do so in this course constitutes failure to attribute under the George Washington University Code of Academic Integrity.

If you include content (e.g., ideas, text, code, images) that was generated, in whole or in part, by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and other large language models) in work submitted for evaluation in this course, you must document and credit your source.

Failure to do so in this course constitutes failure to attribute under the George Washington University Code of Academic Integrity.

All citation requirements apply to the use of generative AI. When relying on generative AI as a source of language, facts, or ideas, cite the generative AI as a source. AI citation requirements for class assignments may be determined by the individual professor. Make sure to clarify the expectations with regard to citing information taken from AI. Always err on the side of citing.

Students may not submit content (e.g., ideas, text, code, images) for evaluation that was generated, in whole or in part, by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT and other large language models). Doing so without instructor’s explicit permission constitutes cheating under the Code of Academic Integrity and is therefore prohibited.

instructor who suspects an academic integrity violation should consider submitting a Charge of Academic Dishonesty.

Attempts to commit acts prohibited by this Code constitute a violation of this Code and may be sanctioned to the same extent as completed violations, even if such attempts are unsuccessful or incomplete.

Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, the following:

4) failure of assignment (generally recommended for first violation).

5) failure of course, including a transcript notation, until graduation and successful petition for removal (generally recommended for second violations or egregious first violations).

6) suspension from the University for a specified period of time, including a transcript notation until seven (7) years from the date of the incident and successful petition for removal.

7) expulsion (permanent removal from the University), including a permanent transcript notation.

This administrative guidance directs GW staff and administrators on the responsible use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and informs them about GW-approved AI tools available for administrative functions.

Guidance: It is acceptable to use GW Approved AI Tools to take notes and assist in producing GW meeting minutes for use in developing minutes, with the following caveats:

• The AI tool must have been reviewed and approved through GW’s procurement and risk review processes. Use of the AI Tool should also require a GW login, which indicates that appropriate security and privacy structures are in place for the use of that AI Tool.

Staff and faculty must be vigilant about the data they enter into any AI Tools, and must be certain that the use of AI Tools will not, in any way, violate GW’s privacy, data protection and security policies and requirements.

This chart highlights AI tools approved for use within the GW community, including approved use cases, and data classification guidance.

Always log in with your UserID and password to apply required security and data protections, which ensures your data is not used to train public AI models.

Approved for Public and Restricted data

Regulated data should not be shared

Staff and faculty must be vigilant about the data they enter into any AI Tools, and must be certain that the use of AI Tools will not, in any way, violate GW’s privacy, data protection and security policies and requirements.

Be especially careful with sensitive data when using AI tools and consider whether the data you are using will compromise regulatory, contractual, or legal obligations.

This chart highlights AI tools approved for use within the GW community, including approved use cases, and data classification guidance.

AI is an emerging technology and is rapidly evolving. Please check back often for updates.

The AI tool must have been reviewed and approved through GW’s procurement and risk review processes.