Dear University Community,
As we embrace artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, I am asking that everyone please take a minute to review our data secure policy, which is vital to keep our student, patient, and other University data protected. It is imperative to remember that non-public or sensitive University information should never be uploaded into external AI tools—whether free or paid—unless there is a university agreement with the vendor approved by one of the various AI governance groups. This policy is crucial for maintaining our data security and applies to all members of our community.
I encourage you to take advantage of our secure version of a generative AI chatbot, designed to securely handle medium- and high-risk institutional data. Accessible at chat.rochester.edu, this advanced AI tool is exclusively for our faculty, staff, and students, providing a reliable and secure platform for managing a variety of inquiries and tasks. I am also excited to inform you that additional features will be introduced soon, further enhancing its capabilities. Please note that while the site is internet accessible, two-factor authentication (Duo) is required when off-network.
To begin using our secure AI chatbot, please visit chat.rochester.edu and log in with your UR or URMC credential. Help with logging in is available here.
Should you require any assistance or have questions, the University IT or ISD Help Desk are available to support you at univithelp@rochester.edu (585) 275-2000 or ISDHelpdesk@URMC.rochester.edu (585) 275-3200.
Thank you for your commitment to upholding the integrity and security of our institutional data. Together, we are advancing toward a more secure and Boundless future.
Best regards,
Nicole Sampson
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University Professor of Chemistry