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

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Responsible, Ethical & Compliant AI Use

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly evolving and offer powerful opportunities to support education, research, clinical care, and operations. Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ is committed to ensuring AI is used responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. 

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

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