This guide provides an overview of the approved generative AI platforms at Eastern Kentucky University, outlines the proper usage aligned with university policy, and offers some best practices for protecting institutional and personal data when using AI tools.
Approved Generative AI Platforms
The current approved Generative AI platforms for Eastern Kentucky University are Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Google Gemini. When utilized with your EKU username and password, there are greater data protections in place than when being used with non-EKU credentials. You must ensure you are always using your EKU credentials.
AI Use Policy
EKU is currently working on an AI Use Policy. When the policy is completed, this section will be updated to include a link to that policy.
Protection of EKU Data
Users must not enter any Personally Identifiable Information, other confidential information, or proprietary data into AI tools. Remove data from files that is not needed or use some of the following methods of data handling to reduce risk of over exposure.
Unapproved Tools
The use of these tools is discouraged due to concerns relating to data privacy, security compliance, academic integrity, or other nefarious things. The absence of a tool in this list does not make it approved.