Visit Ohio State’s AI site to find secure, approved AI tools

New generative AI tools become available every day. However, not all AI tools prioritize user privacy and data security. Ohio State is proactively identifying tools that are reliable and secure for faculty, staff, and students to use.

OTDI’s Digital Security and Trust team has reviewed AI tools and approved those that meet our security standards, which are listed on Ohio State’s AI.osu.edu site. The team also reviews AI features in existing tools to ensure they are safe to use with our data. DST also offers general security guidance on using AI and protecting Ohio State’s institutional data

Faculty and staff should never enter institutional data into any tools that have not been approved, and should only use those for the level of data approved as listed in the Cloud Assessment Registry.  Students should use GenAI tools only with the explicit permission of each instructor, in the ways allowed by that instructor.

Before trying AI tools for personal use, we recommend that you check privacy policies and understand how your data is handled. Some tools may store, analyze, or even share the information you enter without clear disclosure. Always be cautious about what you share, especially on platforms that lack clear security measures.