Question
What do I need to know about using Artificial Intelligence tools at MM?
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Key Takeaway: When embracing AI, as with any technology, align with established information security standards and protocols. See the infographic for an overview of securely using AI tools at MM and the information below.
AI tools are new and exciting and many are interested in innovating and discovering how to incorporate them into their existing work, research, education. While AI tools are new, the information security standards and protocols that are in place for technology already exist. As with any technology, you must follow established processes on how to buy or incorporate new technology. See below for additional information regarding the established processes.
- Partner with HITS or another Trusted IT Service Provider (TSP). TSPs are the only entities authorized to develop and/or manage applications, manage IT vendors, or anything related to IT delivery at Michigan Medicine. You can contact HITS at help.medicine.umich.edu.
- Using pre-approved vendors or technology can streamline the efforts and are highly recommended.
- Specific to AI - there are approved AI services available for use that are offered by ITS. Visit https://genai.umich.edu/ for more information and to get started. Please note that as of Feb 2024, the AI tools provided by ITS are NOT approved for PHI (high data sensitivity) but the announcement of approval is imminent.
- Given the infancy of AI tools at MM, there are additional guidelines that should be reviewed and referenced prior to implementing any AI tools.
- Guideline on Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools
- Michigan Medicine Appropriate Clinical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools Policy. Please note: Specific to AI use in clinical settings, please ensure you have worked with the Michigan Medicine Clinical Intelligence Committee, chaired by Dr. Michael Burns, Associate CMIO for Artificial Intelligence.
AUTHOR(s): Erin Dietrich, Deputy CIO for UMMS and HITS Senior Director for Academic IT
ENDORSEMENT(s): Jack Kufahl, Michigan Medicine Chief Information Security Officer