Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Palo Alto University (PAU) must be used in a manner that reflects the institution’s commitment to integrity, accountability, and responsible innovation. The following principles guide all academic, research, and administrative use of AI:

Transparency

Users must disclose the use of AI where it materially influences academic work, research, or institutional decision-making.

Accountability

Human judgment remains responsible for all outcomes. AI-generated outputs must be reviewed, validated, and approved by the user prior to use.

Fairness and Equity

AI must be used in a manner that avoids bias, discrimination, or inequitable outcomes, particularly in decisions affecting students, employees, or research subjects. For AI tools used in clinical contexts, algorithmic bias must be evaluated before adoption and monitored throughout ongoing use.

Integrity

AI must not be used to misrepresent work, fabricate information, or undermine academic, research, or professional standards.