Students and AI

Mizzou is dedicated to empowering students with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that enrich their learning experience and foster deeper understanding. By strategically implementing these tools, the university is equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the essential skills to leverage AI across various fields in an innovative and responsible manner.

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Protecting your privacy

While AI can be a useful tool, it is also quite unregulated. As a university, we are creating guardrails to ensure that students have a safe experience that protects your privacy.

That’s why it’s important to use approved tools.

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Using AI in your classes

As you use artificial intelligence applications in your coursework, be aware that you must use them within an ethical framework that includes a culture of academic integrity and university policies and guidelines. It is also essential to protect yourself and your data as you use these applications. The university is still evaluating the privacy and security risks they pose.

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Academic integrity

Academic integrity covers a variety of topics but, in regard to AI, is primarily concerned with plagiarism and cheating. The Code of Conduct specifically prohibits most uses of AI in coursework unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. Always check with them if uncertain.

Explore AI with confidence

Show-Me AI is a safe, secure and responsible way to use generative AI for teaching and learning at Mizzou. Available to faculty and students, Show-Me AI gives access to premium AI tools at no cost in a protected, university-supported platform.

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Approved tools

The MU Division of IT evaluates resources for faculty, staff and students, so we can stay innovative while adhering to Mizzou privacy and security measures.

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