Information and guidance about AI usage at SCSU. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of AI, answers and articles may become outdated quickly and will be reviewed/updated to address new questions, best practices and guidelines.
Generative AI services are powerful tools that can significantly enhance our operations. To ensure compliance with data security and data sharing protocols, we have authorized specific services that have contractual agreements in place. These include services from Adobe, Microsoft, and Zoom. By leveraging these authorized generative AI services, we can enhance our operations while ensuring compliance with data security and data sharing protocols.
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.
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