Protect sensitive information
Do not enter confidential, personal, or unpublished research data into public AI tools.
Core principles
Generative AI can support research and daily work when used with care, critical judgment, and respect for data-protection and research-integrity requirements.
Verify outputs
Review generated content carefully. You remain responsible for the accuracy, appropriateness, and quality of your work.
Be transparent about AI use
Follow relevant project, publication, and funder guidance when acknowledging the use of generative AI.
Respect rights and attribution
Consider copyright, licensing, and attribution when working with generated text, images, code, or other materials.
Recommended resources
ETH Zurich: Guide for Users of AI
Guidance on safe and responsible AI use.
EPFL: Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Information
Library guidance and resources for AI in scientific information.
University of Bern: Responsible use of GenAI
A step-by-step guide from the University of Bern.
University of Geneva: Use of Generative AI
University guidance for informed, critical, and responsible AI use.
University of Lausanne: AI FAQ
Frequently asked questions on using artificial intelligence.
UZH: Recommendations on Generative AI
Recommendations from the University of Zurich.