{"id":141,"date":"2025-09-26T21:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ai\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:36:07","slug":"guidance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ai\/guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Ethical Considerations and Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Code of Ethics and Minimum Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Tarleton State University, we are committed to advancing innovation in research, scholarship, and education. As we integrate AI into our academic and operational practices, its use must reflect our core values\u2014 excellence, integrity, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.tamu.edu\/teach-with-ai\/use-guidelines-and-ethics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M Ethical Considerations on AI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.tamus.edu\/15-99-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAMUS Regulation 15.99.08 Artificial Intelligence in Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.tamus.edu\/29-01-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAMUS Regulation 29.01.05 Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/standards.ieee.org\/news\/ieee-ead1e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IEEE Ethically Aligned Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acm.org\/code-of-ethics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dir.texas.gov\/ai-and-innovation\/ai-templates-and-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas DIR AI Templates and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/artificial-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using an AI tool or system, it is important to understand that these platforms may use, collect, and store your personal data, which could lead to privacy risks. When using generative AI, it is important to follow data privacy and security guidelines to protect both personal and institutional data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cid\/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-ai\/\">Center of Educational Excellence: AI Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2023\/10\/Extended-Executive-Summary_-AI-Task-Force-FINAL-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Provost&#8217;s Generative AI Task Force Full Report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.instructure.com\/courses\/45523\/pages\/syllabus-assistance-for-writing-ai-statements?module_item_id=2375124\">AI Guidance for Syllabi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.libguides.com\/c.php?g=1413349&amp;p=10470437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI in Academia: Ethical Use and Practical Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/security-controls-catalog\/\">Tarleton State University Information Security Controls Catalog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/it.tamu.edu\/policy\/it-policy\/controls-catalog\/controls\/DC\/\">TAMUS Data Classification Standard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamu.edu\/statements\/privacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAMUS Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.tamus.edu\/29-01-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAMUS Regulation 29.01.05 Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.tamus.edu\/32-01-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAMUS Regulation 32.01.02 Complaint and Appeal Process for Nonfaculty Employees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/dean-of-students\/integrity\/\">TSU Academic Integrity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/student-rules\/code-of-student-conduct\/\">TSU Student Conduct Code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/ai-bias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is AI bias? (IBM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/compliance\/\">University Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Guidelines for Responsible AI Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-infobox advgb-infobox-wrapper has-text-align-center advgb-infobox-3d837cc1-7c16-4098-bbd2-6c9b037f38a6\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-wrap\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-container\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-inner-container\"><i class=\"material-icons-outlined\">account_box<\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"advgb-infobox-title\">Teach<\/h3><p class=\"advgb-infobox-text\">Leverage AI to enhance teaching and learning while upholding academic integrity.<br>Credit AI-generated materials used in course design, instruction, or assessments.<br>Promote ethical and responsible AI use by modeling best practices and guiding student engagement.<br>Clearly state expectations for AI use in your course syllabus, including what is allowed, what requires disclosure, and what is not permitted.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-infobox advgb-infobox-wrapper has-text-align-center advgb-infobox-33834aa7-18a7-491d-97f6-cc069542f893\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-wrap\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-container\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-inner-container\"><i class=\"material-icons-outlined\">school<\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"advgb-infobox-title\">Learn<\/h3><p class=\"advgb-infobox-text\">Use AI to support learning and research in ways that align with Tarleton\u2019s academic integrity policies.<br>Properly cite AI-generated content when it contributes to academic work, just as with any other source.<br>Understand the challenges and limitations of using AI in academic and research contexts, including issues of accuracy, bias, and ethical use.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-infobox advgb-infobox-wrapper has-text-align-center advgb-infobox-138f581e-2b33-42a6-a3dc-978ccd88b310\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-wrap\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-container\"><div class=\"advgb-infobox-icon-inner-container\"><i class=\"material-icons-outlined\">desktop_windows<\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"advgb-infobox-title\">Research<\/h3><p class=\"advgb-infobox-text\">Enhance research thoughtfully: Use AI tools to support idea development, content organization, and research design\u2014while maintaining human oversight and critical evaluation of all AI-generated content.<br><strong>Protect data privacy<\/strong>: Choose AI platforms that uphold strong data privacy standards and do not use inputted data to train publicly accessible models.<br><strong>Address participant risk:<\/strong> Consider the potential risks of AI-generated content to research participants, and include appropriate disclosures in informed consent documents.<br><strong>Follow publication standards:<\/strong> Understand and comply with publisher requirements regarding the use and disclosure of AI in submitted work.<br><strong>Evaluate research integrity:<\/strong> Acknowledge how AI may affect the explanation, reproduction, and validity of your research findings.<br><strong>Use training data ethically: <\/strong>Acquire and use training data in accordance with consent, privacy laws, and institutional review board (IRB) standards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-infobox advgb-infobox-wrapper 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