Information cleared for open release, such as material already available to outside audiences. Examples: publicly facing website content, published research, openly available benefit plan information.

Non-public TC information not meant for release outside the institution. Examples: drafts, aggregated operational data, and internal communications. When in doubt, treat data as the most sensitive category that could apply.

Sensitive information whose unauthorized disclosure could harm individuals or TC. Examples: de-identified human subjects data, unpublished research, faculty and staff personnel files, and donor records.

Information governed by law or regulation where unauthorized use would have severe consequences. Examples: HIPAA-covered health data, FERPA student records, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and federally controlled research data. None of the tools on this page are authorized for Restricted data.

Chat-interface tools for answering questions, brainstorming, drafting content, or explaining concepts across a wide range of topics.

Tools that generate or modify images, designs, or multimedia assets in response to text prompts or user input.

AI embedded in productivity platforms to organize work, summarize meetings, document processes, and streamline everyday tasks.

Tools for drafting, editing, rewriting, grammar checking, and improving clarity, tone, and style of written content.

AI for sourcing, synthesizing, and fact-checking information, often with citation support and document-based question answering.

AI designed for educational purposes: generating study materials, providing personalized tutoring, supporting lesson planning, or enabling new forms of formative feedback.

AI that converts spoken audio to text, generates captions, produces synthetic voices, or edits recorded media. Commonly used for accessibility, qualitative research, and content production.