In short
The pages state an AI rule only for one program, the OTF Request for Proposals for the User Experience & Discovery Lab. Applicants to that RFP must disclose any AI use in preparing the submission, including how it was used and the main prompts. They must also provide their internal AI policies. The pages give no rules for reviewers and no funder-wide rule for applicants.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the User Experience & Discovery Lab RFP, disclose whether you used AI-assisted tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI systems in preparing the application. If so, describe how they were used and include the main prompts or instructions given to the AI system. [1]
- For the same RFP, provide any internal policies governing the use of AI in your work. Also discuss if and how you expect AI to be involved in delivering the Primary or Support Services. [1]
- These requirements are listed as submission requirements, and the RFP says incomplete submissions will not be considered. The pages do not say AI use is banned or limited. [1]
For reviewers
Open Technology Fund has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
AI Usage Policies: Please provide any internal policies governing the use of AI in your work, and discuss if/how you expect AI would be involved in the delivery of the Primary or Support Services outlined above;
Disclosure of AI Usage in Preparing RFP Submission: Please disclose whether you used AI-assisted tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI systems) in preparing this application. If so, please describe how they were used and include the main prompts or instructions provided to the AI system; and
Your Proposal must include the information listed below.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
See Open Technology Fund's 1 open program
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.