Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use at Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Welcome to the Official Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Page

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly evolving and offer powerful opportunities to support education, research, clinical care, and operations. This page serves as the official source for Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ AI governance, policies, guidance, training, and related resources. Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ is committed to ensuring AI is used responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. This page will be updated as AI technologies, institutional guidance, and applicable laws and regulations continue to evolve.

Ïã½¶Ö±²¥â€™s AI guidance is designed to:

  • Promote responsible and ethical AI use
  • Protect personal, confidential, and regulated information
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and legal requirements
  • Support innovation while minimizing risk
  • AI is a tool to support your work, not replace professional judgment.

Allowable Use

AI tools may be used when appropriate and in compliance with institutional policy. Publicly available information may be entered into AI tools, provided its use aligns with applicable guidelines and data governance requirements.

Prohibited Use

  • Using unapproved AI tools with sensitive or regulated data
    Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ Data Classifications OP 56.04
  • Entering confidential information into unapproved AI systems
  • Generating non-public or restricted content such as:

    • Research data
    • Legal analysis
    • Grading decisions
    • Personnel decisions

  • Engaging in fraudulent, illegal, or policy-violating activities

AI Governance at Ïã½¶Ö±²¥

The AI Governance and Risk Committee, established by the President’s Cabinet, provides oversight of AI activities to ensure alignment with Ïã½¶Ö±²¥â€™s mission, regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and risk management. The cross-functional committee approves AI policies, reviews and assesses AI tools and associated risks, monitors performance and compliance, evaluates vendors, oversees training, and addresses reported concerns.

Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ is committed to protecting the privacy of patients, learners, and team members. Approved AI tools that meet institutional privacy and security standards are currently under evaluation. Until formal approval is confirmed, AI tools must not be used with protected or confidential information without prior review.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy at Ïã½¶Ö±²¥

Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ OP 52.21 – Acceptable Use of AI Tools

AI Literacy Training

Ïã½¶Ö±²¥'s AI Literacy Training is available to all Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ team members through ACME. The training provides an overview of artificial intelligence, responsible AI use, applicable institutional policies, ethical considerations, privacy and security expectations, and Texas state requirements related to AI. Completion of this training helps ensure team members understand their responsibilities when using AI technologies in the workplace. This training has been certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and satisfies the State of Texas AI literacy training requirements for Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ team members.

Accessing the Training:

  • Log in to ACME using your eRaider credentials.
  • Select "Responsible AI Use" Training.
  • Launch and complete the course and quiz to receive credit.

For Questions or to Report a Potential Incident Contact:


Shen Wang, MSHA, CHC, CHPC, CHPS
Assistant Vice President – Institutional Privacy Officer (IPO)
Phone: 806-743-2307
shen.wang@ttuhsc.edu

Lane Timmons
Assistant Vice President - Information Security Officer (ISO)
Phone: 806-743-7117
lane.timmons@ttuhsc.edu