Responsible AI Use
Our AI Mission
To responsibly harness artificial intelligence to advance discovery, educate the next generation of students, improve how our university works, and empower our workforce enhancing outcomes across education, research, patient care and community service while preserving human judgement, fairness and trust.
Guiding Principles
UAB's approach to generative AI is grounded in shared values and institutional responsibility. These principles guide how AI is explored, adopted, and used across the enterprise as well as act as guideposts, helping the community move forward thoughtfully even as AI technologies continue to evolve.
Practical Guidance
UAB encourages thoughtful exploration of artificial intelligence in ways that support innovation, efficiency, and learning while protecting people, data, and institutional trust.
AI Usage
AI Usage Expectations may vary by role and context. This guidance highlights key considerations across major UAB functions.
AI Policies and Expectations
The use of generative AI at UAB currently is governed by existing university and health system policies. These policies continue to apply when AI tools are used and provide the foundation for responsible, consistent, and compliant adoption across the enterprise.