What are the UIC Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) User Risk Acceptance Terms?

Overview

Use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools at the university requires acceptance of the associated risks and procedures.

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Purchasing and Accessing Microsoft 365 Copilot

To access Microsoft 365 Copilot at UIC, follow these steps:

  1. Purchase the MS 365 Copilot offer from the Webstore.
  2. Once you have received order confirmation, you may access Copilot via the web (https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat) or via the Copilot icon within various Microsoft 365 applications (e.g. Outlook, Teams, etc).
  3. When you first access Copilot, you will be prompted to review and accept the below Risk Acceptance Terms.

    A dialog box showing the form and an accept or deny button at the bottom

    Note: If you select Decline, you will be restricted from accessing any of UIC's M365 assets such as Email and Calendaring, Teams or OneDrive until the workflow is reversed and your account is removed from access to M365 Copilot, shown below. To resolve this, you can either accept the terms after you attempt to log in again or contact the university WebStore and have them remove you from the M365 Copilot license.

    A dialog box showing access restricted if a user presses decline on the terms and conditions of using AI with M365

 

GenAI Risk Acceptance Terms

I understand that the use of Gen AI may foster innovation and creativity at UIC. I agree to use Gen AI responsibly and ethically by adhering to the following:

I have read, understood, and will comply with UIC’s Statement on Responsible and Acceptable Use of Generative AI (Please read this in its entirety.)

Transparency: I will disclose when and how I use Gen AI in my work and publications, including identifying which elements were created, supported, or enhanced by AI, and the type and version of AI, when required.

Ethical Usage: I will not use AI to create misleading, harmful, or inappropriate content, including but not limited to misinformation, harassment, or deceptive communications.

Privacy, Notices, and Consent: I will not use AI tools to generate content involving personal or sensitive information about real individuals without their explicit consent. I will also provide notices to real individuals as required.

Prohibited Applications: I will not use AI tools to simulate, mimic, or impersonate individuals or organizations in a manner that could cause harm, confusion, or reputational damage.

Respect for AI Tools: I will not attempt to manipulate or exploit Gen AI tools in ways that violate their ethical use policies, such as bypassing restrictions, privacy and security settings, or generating prohibited content.

Adherence to Institutional Policies: I understand that any violation of my institution’s policies or the Statement on Responsible and Acceptable Use of Generative AI is solely my responsibility and may result in the discontinuation of Gen AI use. I agree that UIC will not be held liable for any privacy or security incidents and/or breaches of these policies or violations on my part. If a privacy or security incident or breach results from my use of Gen AI involving UIC sensitive and/or high risk data, I will inform Technology Solutions Information Security Team at security@uic.edu immediately. I will take action(s) to mitigate the risks which may arise from my use of Gen AI and implement compensating controls as required. I understand that my use of Gen AI may be revoked at any time by UIC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and/or their designee.

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