In short
The Department of Education states that using AI to develop grant application materials is allowable. Applicants must still certify that the contents of an application are true, complete, and accurate, whether or not AI generated them. The Department has published no guidance on reviewers using AI.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- Using AI to develop grant application materials is allowable. This covers machine learning, generative AI, and large language models. [1]
- Applicants certify on the standard application form that all contents of the application are true, complete, and accurate. This applies even when AI generated the content. The quoted text sets no separate AI disclosure requirement. [1]
For reviewers
Department of Education has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
The Department recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) systems (including machine learning, generative artificial intelligence, and large language models) and generated content to support the mission of promoting student achievement and ensuring equal access. The use of AI in the development of grant application materials is allowable.
Applicants submitting a grant application must certify on the standard application form to the ``true, complete, and accurate'' nature of all the contents of their grant application, regardless of whether it is generated by AI.
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