What is the default Columbia baseline?

Do not use AI tools unless your instructor clearly allows it and explains conditions.

How can students avoid policy conflicts?

Treat each syllabus as binding, and keep assignment-level evidence of your writing process.

University guidance frames AI use as prohibited unless an instructor explicitly authorizes it.

Current detector status: Enabled.

Assuming default permission is a major risk at Columbia. In many classes, no explicit approval means no AI use.

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