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AI Software Guidance

This list provides guidance on using campus-wide, specialized, and popular AI software with university data. All non-campus-wide software, including free and research-related requests, must fill out the Software & IT-Related Request Form.

Green Circle The green circle indicates approved and the software is approved for use while following the data handling guidelines; a campus agreement is in place with approved data security and privacy policies.

Yellow circleThe yellow circle indicates caution and use with caution; a campus-wide agreement is NOT in place. Even if the software is on this list, new users must submit the Software & IT-Related Request Form through Purchasing.

Free Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3.

Paid Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3. Use of Level 1-3 Data MUST be reviewed and approved in advance for privacy, security & compliance. Purchases must follow campus procurement guidelines.

red circleThe red circle indicates do not use. No agreement is in place to protect university data, or there is another concern.

If you have a question about buying or enabling new AI software, contact your OneIT Executive Director. Additionally, if you want to add a new virtual AI Assistant on any university website, use the IT Project governance process.

SoftwareStatusguidance
Adobe Creative Cloud Firefly with @uncc.eduApprovedCampus-wide software available to faculty, and staff and in labs for students. Adobe uses AI in some software applications. Firefly is the generative AI software used to create images. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
Cornerstone CAISY AI SimulatorApprovedCampus-wide simulation software used for training. Follow the data handling guidelines.
Google Gemini in browser with @charlotte.eduApprovedCampus-wide browser generative AI tool. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
Google NotebookLM with @charlotte.eduApprovedCampus-wide generative AI research study guide. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
GradescopeApprovedCampus-wide software to help faculty grade assignments. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
Microsoft Copilot in browser with @charlotte.eduApprovedCampus-wide browser generative AI tool. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
Microsoft StreamApprovedCampus-wide video recording software. See this FAQ.
Microsoft Word Transcribe
Approved
Campus-wide audio transcription software. See this FAQ.
Zoom AI Companion with @charlotte.eduApprovedCampus-wide conferencing and phone software. Follow the data handling guidelines. See this FAQ.
Zoom Video Recording ApprovedCampus-wide video recording software. See this FAQ.
AI Detection Softwarered circleDo Not UseAn enterprise AI detection tool is not available nor is one recommended at this time. Both free and paid products available on the market are prone to error and do not meet reliability standards. Moreover, such products often do not sufficiently ensure the privacy of any data or content that is input into them. See this additional guidance from Legal Affairs.
AI Grading Softwarered circleDo Not UseAn enterprise AI grading software is not available at this time. Gradescope (an enterprise feedback and assessment tool) may be helpful in some instances. Use of any other AI grading or assessment software is not recommended.
Gemini embedded with Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides with @charlotte.edured circleDo Not UseNot included with campus agreement.
Microsoft Copilot embedded with Word, PPT, Excel with @charlotte.edured circleDo Not UseNot included with campus agreement.
Microsoft Copilot embedded in Windows operating system with @charlotte.edured circleDo Not UseNot available; disabled on university computers due to security concerns.
AD Vantageyellow circleCautionCoaching database

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Anthropic Claudeyellow circleCautionOpen-source generative AI tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Altium Designer Professionalyellow circleCautionElectronic design automation software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Apollo.aiyellow circleCautionContact and account search.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Apollo.ioyellow circleCautionSales intelligence and engagement platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Articulateyellow circleCautionSpecialized tool to create online learning training content.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Asanayellow circleCautionWork management tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
AWRE Air+ Camera System; Training and Practice Software Suiteyellow circleCautionMulti-camera system.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Big Interviewyellow circleCautionSpecialized application for mock interview training. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Boot.devyellow circleCautionOnline learning platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Brandwatchyellow circleCautionSocial media analytics.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Buddy.worksyellow circleCautionDevOps and platform engineering suite designed to streamline and automate software development workflows.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
CampusESPyellow circleCautionSpecialized software for family engagement. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Calendlyyellow circleCautionScheduling tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Canvayellow circleCautionOpen-source online design tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Chatbot Appyellow circleCautionSpecialized chatbot. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
ChatGPT | ChatGPT+ | ChatGPT Teamyellow circleCautionOpen-source generative AI tool.

Free Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3.
Paid Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3 unless approved in advance; level 3 data will never be approved.
ClickUpyellow circleCautionTask and project management.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Cockatoo AI Transcription Serviceyellow circleCautionAudio and video transcription service.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Covidenceyellow circleCautionCitation and reviews process streamlining software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Cue Audioyellow circleCautionData over audio platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Curator Liveyellow circleCautionCloud-based photo and video experience platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Cursor AI Code Creatoryellow circleCautionCode development editor.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
DARLAyellow circleCautionDartmouth Linguistic Automation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
DataCampyellow circleCautionOnline learning platform for data science, AI and analytics education.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Deepl | Deepl Proyellow circleCautionLanguage translation software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Dorico Proyellow circleCautionProfessional music notation software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Dragon Anywhereyellow circleCautionMobile dictation app.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Echo Labs Professional Captioningyellow circleCautionSpecialized professional captioning software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Eleven Labsyellow circleCautionText to speech service.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Envato Elementsyellow circleCautionDigital asset repository.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Ex Librisyellow circleCautionLibrary integration.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
FlipSnackyellow circleCautionDigital publishing platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Gammayellow circleCautionContent creation tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Genioyellow circleCautionSpecialized note-taking app. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Glean for Educationyellow circleCautionProductivity and knowledge management software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
GoEmotionsyellow circleCautionEmotion classification dataset.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Goodnotesyellow circleCautionDigital note-taking app.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Grammarlyyellow circleCautionWriting Assistant with built-in AI.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Gravytyyellow circleCautionFundraising and engagement platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Hootsuiteyellow circleCautionSpecialized social media management tool. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Hudlyellow circleCautionStudent athlete performance data.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Hume AIyellow circleCautionConversational voice platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
iFLYTEKyellow circleCautionVoice recorder.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Imaris software exploreryellow circleCautionMicroscopic analysis.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Inscribeyellow circleCautionSpecialized software for student – faculty collaboration. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Keystone Educationyellow circleCautionLead generation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Kiwi for Gmailyellow circleCautionEmail helper.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Khanmigoyellow circleCautionAI powered teaching assistant

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Kryston Education Groupyellow circleCautionLead generation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Kuka Parametric Robot Controlyellow circleCautionRobotics.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Linkedin | Linkedin Premiumyellow circleCautionCareer engagement platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Loomyellow circleCautionVideo messaging.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Lovableyellow circleCautionSoftware Development.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Mentimeter AByellow circleCautionSpecialized engagement tool. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Midjourneyyellow circleCautionSpecialized tool that transforms text prompts into visual art. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Mistral ALyellow circleCautionAI modeling.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Monday Work Managementyellow circleCautionWork management platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Musicwindowyellow circleCautionSpecialized relationship management app. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
N8Nyellow circleCautionAI workforce automation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Ninerlink Communityyellow circleCautionOnline support platform for UNC Charlotte.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Notta Transcriptionyellow circleCautionAI based voice to text transcription service. Zoom is the preferred audio transcription tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
NVIVOyellow circleCautionData analysis.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Ollamayellow circleCautionLarge language model platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
OpenFaceyellow circleCautionFacial behavior analysis software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
OpenRouteryellow circleCautionLarge language model platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
otter.ai | otter businessyellow circleCautionAI transcription service. Zoom is the preferred audio transcription tool.
DO NOT use the tool for unattended virtual meeting attendance.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Overleafyellow circleCautionOnline LaTeX editor.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Padletyellow circleCautionDigital bulletin board.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data
Peerceptivyellow circleCautionActive learning through peer assessment.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Perplexity Chatbotyellow circleCautionAI-powered search engine.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Pocket Talkyellow circleCautionReal time voice and document translation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Poll Everywhereyellow circleCautionPolling software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Pro Football Focusyellow circleCautionSports analytics.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Rayyanyellow circleCautionSystematic literature review.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
read.aiyellow circleCautionAI transcription service. Zoom is the preferred audio transcription tool. DO NOT use the tool for unattended virtual meeting attendance is prohibited.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Revyellow circleCautionAudio transcription.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Run Podyellow circleCautionRenting remote GPUs.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Shottrackeryellow circleCautionSports analytics.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Slack Proyellow circleCautionCommunication software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Smartsheetyellow circleCautionAI workforce management tool.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Stability AIyellow circleCautionImage generation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
STATSportsyellow circleCautionPerformance monitoring software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Steinbergyellow circleCautionMusic notation and composition.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Storyboard Heroyellow circleCautionSpecialized AI storyboard generator.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Swivlyellow circleCautionSpecialized video storage.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Temiyellow circleCautionSpecialized AI video transcription service for classrooms.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Terra Dottayellow circleCautionTravel software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Trackmanyellow circleCautionGolf simulation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Tradespaceyellow circleCautionSpecialized AI for research. Use this form for new requests.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Typeset.ioyellow circleCautionAuthoring and collaboration software for researchers.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
urbanCore Exploreyellow circleCautionSpecialized knowledge base.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
VideoScribeyellow circleCautionWhiteboard animation software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Virtual Speechyellow circleCautionTraining platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Vocal Videoyellow circleCautionVideo sharing platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Vokaturiyellow circleCautionSpeech emotion recognition software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Vyondyellow circleCautionAnimated video creation.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Waystar Healthyellow circleCautionStudent health claims processing.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
WeVideo yellow circleCautionMultimedia creation platform.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Willow Voiceyellow circleCautionDiction software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Xten AV yellow circleCautionDrawing software.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.
Zapieryellow circleCautionChatbot.

Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 unless approved in advance; never use with Level 3 data.

AI Software Guidance

This list provides guidance on using campus-wide, specialized, and popular AI software with university data. All non-campus-wide software, including free and research-related requests, must fill out the Software & IT-Related Request Form.

This list provides guidance on using campus-wide, specialized, and popular AI software with university data. All non-campus-wide software, including free and research-related requests, must fill out the Software & IT-Related Request Form.

Green Circle The green circle indicates approved and the software is approved for use while following the data handling guidelines; a campus agreement is in place with approved data security and privacy policies.

Yellow circleThe yellow circle indicates caution and use with caution; a campus-wide agreement is NOT in place. Even if the software is on this list, new users must submit the Software & IT-Related Request Form through Purchasing.

Free Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3.

Paid Version: Do not use with Data Levels 1, 2 or 3. Use of Level 1-3 Data MUST be reviewed and approved in advance for privacy, security & compliance. Purchases must follow campus procurement guidelines.

red circleThe red circle indicates do not use. No agreement is in place to protect university data, or there is another concern.

If you have a question about buying or enabling new AI software, contact your OneIT Executive Director. Additionally, if you want to add a new virtual AI Assistant on any university website, use the IT Project governance process.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and changes often as we become aware of new software. Updated 8/22/25