Check Carnegie Mellon University AI Policy Online

Check Carnegie Mellon University's official AI guidance, academic-integrity rules, disclosure requirements, and course-specific restrictions before using generative AI.

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Quick Policy Overview

AI Allowed Restricted

Restricted unless authorized

Disclosure Depends

Depends; detailed disclosure may be required

Instructor Overrides Yes

Instructors set the rules for their own courses.

Last Updated August 29, 2023

Provost reminder issued August 29, 2023; teaching resources maintained

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1. Summary

CMU treats generative AI as unauthorized assistance unless an instructor permits it. The university deliberately allows instructors to define what is authorized in each course.

Hybrid Check primary source.

Use scope: Restricted unless authorized.

Disclosure: Depends; detailed disclosure may be required.

Instructor/course rules can override the general university guidance.

Integrity: CMU treats generative AI as unauthorized assistance unless an instructor permits it.

2. Why Check This Policy

At CMU, one class may prohibit AI even for brainstorming while another may require disclosure, prompts, and full outputs in an appendix. The central academic-integrity rule cannot be applied without reading the instructor's version.

3. When AI Is Commonly Allowed

Brainstorming or idea generation when permitted.

Only if your instructor allows it for the specific assignment.

4. When AI Is Commonly Restricted

Any AI use treated as unauthorized assistance under course or integrity rules.

Any use that an instructor, school, or program explicitly prohibits.

Always check your course syllabus for specific restrictions.

5. Disclosure Requirements

Depends; detailed disclosure may be required.

At CMU, one class may prohibit AI even for brainstorming while another may require disclosure, prompts, and full outputs in an appendix.

Where AI use is permitted, disclosure usually takes one of these forms:

A statement or acknowledgement in your submission
A citation of the AI tool, in the format your course requires
A short methods note describing how AI was used

Follow the exact format your instructor or department requires.

6. Sources & References

Official AI policy cmu.edu — index

Academic integrity policy cmu.edu — 2023 08 29

Department & school policies cmu.edu — index cmu.edu — secure ai

7. FAQ

Can I use AI for assignments?

Brainstorming or idea generation when permitted.

Do I need to disclose AI use?

Depends; detailed disclosure may be required.

Can an instructor set stricter rules?

Yes. Course-level or instructor-level rules can be stricter than general guidance.

What happens if I break the rules?

CMU treats generative AI as unauthorized assistance unless an instructor permits it.