Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in certain contexts. Before using an AI tool, UC ANR employees should check whether it has been reviewed and approved by IT. In some cases, tools must go through additional review by HR or Legal.
- See the full list of reviewed vendors and tools (Portal login required), including their approved protection level
- Request a Vendor Risk Assessment (Portal login required) for AI tools that have not yet been reviewed
Exercise extra caution when applying AI tools to sensitive data. Contact IT at help@ucanr.edu for guidance and consultation.
UC Responsible AI Principles
Strategic Communications recommends all UC ANR employees review the following principles, as outlined by the University of California Presidential Working Group on Artificial Intelligence.
Appropriateness: The potential benefits and risks of AI and the needs and priorities of those affected should be carefully evaluated to determine whether AI should be applied or prohibited.
Transparency: Individuals should be informed when AI-enabled tools are being used. The methods should be explainable to the extent possible, and individuals should be able to understand AI-based outcomes, ways to challenge them, and meaningful remedies to address any harms caused. For example, if an image or video is generated by an AI tool, it should be labeled accordingly.
Accuracy, reliability, and safety: AI-enabled tools should be effective, accurate, and reliable for the intended use, and verifiably safe and secure throughout their lifetime.
Fairness and non-discrimination: AI-enabled tools should be assessed for bias and discrimination. Procedures should be put in place to proactively identify, mitigate, and remedy these harms.
Privacy and security: AI-enabled tools should be designed in ways that maximize privacy and security of persons and personal data.
Human values: AI-enabled tools should be developed and used in ways that support human agency and dignity, and respect for civil and human rights. Adherence to civil rights laws and human rights principles must be examined in consideration of AI adoption where rights could be violated.
Shared benefit and prosperity: AI-enabled tools should be inclusive and promote equitable benefits — social, economic, and environmental — for all.
Accountability: The University of California should be held accountable for its development and use of AI systems in service provision in line with the above principles.
Download the UC Responsible AI Principles (PDF)
Additional Resources
Applicable law and UC policy: Laws and UC policies govern our use and deployment of AI by regulating data privacy and security, transparency and accountability, and protection against biases. Learn more about applicable law and UC policy.
Visit the UC Artificial Intelligence page for resources, training, and tools.