Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Generative AI is changing higher education by improving how we teach, learn, and manage our everyday responsibilities. It uses technology to complete tasks that usually need human intelligence, like seeing, understanding speech, making decisions, and translating languages. For students, AI helps customize learning for each student, create new ways to test knowledge, keep students interested, give quick feedback, and much more. For faculty and staff, AI streamlines administrative tasks, supports data-driven decision-making, enhances research, and improves both course design and communication.
AI at Stevens
The Division of Information Technology is focused on three pillars of AI – Research, Teaching & Learning, and Administrative & Operations – with Governance overarching them all.
Guide to Data Security and Protection in AI Tools
When using Artificial Intelligence (AI), ensure it aligns with Stevens' Information Security Policy, Privacy Policy, and any other relevant policies. Always consider the risks and ethical implications, and seek prior approval from your supervisor and/or department chair for new AI uses in your work.
Depending on the AI use case, additional consultation may be required. Key considerations include data sensitivity, regulatory compliance, ethical implications, user consent, data privacy, and intellectual property rights. These may necessitate consultation with the Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of the General Counsel, Division of Human Resources, Division of Information Technology, and/or the Office of Compliance.
Stevens Data Classification Standards and Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence
The Stevens Data Classification Standards can be used as a reference for potential use of AI. These examples provide general guidance and are not exhaustive.
Stevens Generative AI Overview contains several additional resources regarding AI. For questions regarding privacy, compliance, or security in the context of AI tools and their use contact [email protected].
Certain use cases, such as grading or assessment of student work, recruitment, personnel, or disciplinary decision-making, legal analysis or advice, security tools using facial recognition, and any non-public use of non-licensed AI tools with click-through agreements, requires additional review and consideration prior to use in AI.
For additional information or questions about data usage, please contact [email protected].
Generative AI Tools
As you begin to explore AI tools, OneIT recommends using the following tools with your Stevens account for enhanced data protection:
Generative AI Tools
Tool | Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Zoom AI Companion | Adobe Firefly | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overview | Generative AI-powered platform that ensures that organizational data is secured and protected against threats. The web browser version (only on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome) of Microsoft Copilot is available for all Stevens users. | Comprehensive version of Microsoft Copilot that is integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. | Generative AI-powered assistant that helps users improve their productivity and collaboration during meetings. | Generative AI tool built into Adobe apps. | Generative AI tool built into Smartsheet that helps analyze data, generate formulas and provide text and summaries. |
Availability | Students, Faculty, Staff | By request only during the pilot program for employees | Students, Faculty, Staff | By request only during the pilot program for employees | Licensed Smartsheet users only |
Resources & Guidance | Zoom AI Companion and Security Considerations for Third-Party AI Bots for Zoom Meetings |
Chatbot Tools
Tool | Attila Chatbot (Ivy.ai) | Workday Assistant |
|---|---|---|
Overview | Chatbot on stevens.edu that is currently being used by Information Technology, Registrar, OUA, and Residential & Dining Services to provide support. | Chatbot in Stevens Workday production tenant that can answer questions and provide support for Workday HCM and Financials functionality. |
Availability | All stevens.edu visitors | Students, Faculty, Staff |
Resources & Guidance | Contact [email protected] for more information |
Partner with Us
Interested in using your Stevens account with additional tools? If you are interested in using a tool that is not listed above, please contact the OneIT team at [email protected] so that we can help you review the tool before purchasing a license.
Training & Resources
Visit the Generative AI section of the Knowledge Base.
Need IT Support?
Get support through our self help resources, contacting IT support or visiting TRAC.