Artificial Intelligence: Readings and Resources
Quick Start
Mount Holyoke licences Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) for use by current Mount Holyoke staff, students, and faculty. Read more here: Google Gemini | Mount Holyoke College Technology Support
Please note that use of Google Gemeni is subject to the Data Classification Policy and the Guidelines for the Ethical Use of Generative AI.
Evaluating AI Tools: A Checklist
There are a number of reasons that you might choose to make use of other AI tools beyond Gemini.
If you intend to make use of an AI tool in a teaching or learning context, we recommend you make use of the AI Tools Assessment request in the ticketing system.
Here are some questions to initially consider:
- Have you read the Terms of Service? The Privacy Policy? (If the tool you’re considering doesn’t have a page where you can read the privacy policy, that’s a red flag.)
- Do you need to make a new account? If the service has a “sign in with Google” option, know what data you are giving them access to (it might be as much as the ability to send MHC e-mail on your behalf).
- What sources was the tool trained on, and how do the creators address copyright? Resources like the Foundation Model Transparency Index can help you understand where the data came from to create the tool.
- If you are going to use this tool in the classroom:
- Has this tool been vetted for accessibility? Does it meet the College’s accessibility requirements?
- Will students be able to use an anonymized account, or opt out if they have concerns about their data privacy?
- Is there robust help information available directly from the creators of the tool?
- Last Updated: Nov 18, 2025 9:15 AM
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