It is the goal of Smith College ITS to ensure that faculty and staff have the knowledge, access, guidance, and support necessary to navigate a successful, safe, and responsible AI experience. From learning the basics to requesting a security review, we hope you find what you need.
ITS is offering AI training and workshops for staff this summer. Visit the AI Training page for information about upcoming opportunities.
You play the most important role in keeping Smith's data secure. Before entering information into an AI platform, learn about data classifications and follow Smith's rules for choosing the right AI tool.
Check out the list of current Smith-approved tools and their allowed data classifications. Learn how to request a review of an AI tool for your work.
For instructions on using the Google platforms available to all faculty and staff, see Gemini and NotebookLM.
Get information on upcoming staff training and workshops, the variety of AI courses offered through LinkedIn Learning, and free AI courses available from the state of Massachusetts.
Not all data is safe for AI! Know Smith's rules about which AI tools can be used with Smith data.
Information Reliability: AI-generated content may be misleading, fabricated, or false. These errors are often called “hallucinations”.
Importance of Validation: Always verify AI-generated content for accuracy and completeness before use and check for bias. Never publish or rely on AI content without human review.
Generative AI has made it easier to create sophisticated phishing emails and deepfakes and more difficult to differentiate what's legitimate and what's not. See the Cybersecurity page for more information on how to stay safe, including how to recognize a phishing attempt and report phishing.
Last Updated: 6/10/26