violating Federal and State laws. Open-Source AI also produces less reliable content, because it is accessing a pool of data that is not universally verified as accurate.

h. Closed AI ("Closed-Source/Proprietary AI")

i. Definition: AI models where the developers obscure or protect the model's architecture, underlying code, training data, and weights. Users interact with the model via a restricted service. Closed AI may offer better, contractually- guaranteed data security (e.g., "enterprise" versions), but its "black box" nature still requires a formal audit and contract. Closed AI developers typically manage these filters internally. Closed-Source or Proprietary AI produces more reliable results because it is accessing data sources that are controlled and can be verified as accurate.

ii. Any use of artificial intelligence technology in the District’s educational program or operations must be in accordance with State and Federal law as well as Board policies (X)-including, but not limited to the following: Policy 5505 – Academic Honesty; Policy 5500 – Student Conduct; Policy 5517 – Anti-Harassment; Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Harassment; Policy 2264 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities; Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities (The Board's Policy and Grievand Procedures for Responding to Sexual Harassment Alleged to Have Occurred Prior to 8/1/2024); Policy 8330 – Student Records; Policy 2240 – Controversial Issues; Policy 7540.03 – Student Internet Safety and Acceptable Use; and Policy 7540.04 – Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety.

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A. Transparency
1. Transparency

a. Users of AI tools must disclose when and how these tools have been employed in the creation of academic or professional work.

B. Ethical Use2. Ethical Use