Guidelines for Using Google Gemini

Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is Google's conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) service. 

Intended Use at CMU

The intended use case for Google Gemini at CMU is for the purpose of general searching and inquiries.

According to Google, those using Google Gemini:

• Must be aged 18 years or older.
• May not:
  • Use this service to develop machine learning models or related technology.
  • Attempt to bypass protective measures such as blocking harmful content that violates Google’s Prohibited Use Policy.
  • Input any personal or sensitive information, including names, phone numbers, addresses, emails, or birth dates.
• Must comply with:
  • Google Terms of Service
  • Prohibited Use Policy

Privacy Concerns

It is important that instructors and students be aware of Google’s terms and conditions for using Google Gemini at CMU, as it is an Additional Service and is NOT covered by the university's Google Workspace for Education licensing agreement.

Additional Services are subject to Google’s consumer app terms and conditions. Therefore:

• Google Gemini may NOT be used to search for any sensitive university data considered Private or Restricted.
• All text entered into Google Gemini should be considered Public.

For more information, see the ISO's Guidelines for Data Classification and our Guidance for Using Generative AI.