Most GenAI systems or chatbots do not protect your privacy. In fact, they often save and use whatever you put into them. This includes your IP address, any personal information or data you entered, including any copyrighted or Intellectual Property (IP) entered, and your geolocation etc. GenAI can and might share sensitive, copyrighted or confidential data in an output. Make sure you read and agree with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of any tool you are going to use. The University of Waterloo’s Microsoft Copilot (not Copilot for Microsoft 365), accessed using your UWaterloo account, will automatically provide you with personal and institutional data protection. Before engaging with any AI/GenAI, consult IST’s Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Use.
Looking for more information about academic integrity and GenAI? Check out the Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT tips for students.