The Minnesota State guidance on generative AI services requires adherence to standard procurement processes, including legal, security, and contract reviews, even for zero-cost services. Authorized services with data security contracts include Adobe Express & Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Zoom AI Companion. Highly restricted or restricted data, like personal health information or student grades, must not be used with non-contracted services like ChatGPT.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is a service accessible to Minnesota State employees and students, providing features such as summarization, data analysis, marketing, content creation, and drafting communications. It adheres to data security protocols and is similar to ChatGPT. It is an approved service allowing non-public data use.