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1. AI is Everywhere, Policy is Nowhere

Our Research Shows

Adoption is outpacing policy. AI is being used daily in classrooms and workplaces, often without standardized policies. This creates inconsistency, risk and missed opportunities for alignment with learning goals.

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57% of schools and institutions offer AI tools to employees

But just 40% of administrators and 30% of instructors use AI tools

9 in 10 Gen Z

and 7 in 10 Millennial educators reported regular AI use in the classroom

Yet only 28% of institutions

have policies in place, and another 32% are still developing them

4 in 10

instructors do not currently use AI tools like ChatGPT

62% of educators say they prefer their own AI tools over institution-provided ones, citing flexibility and features

51% of students will continue to use generative AI tools even if they were prohibited by their instructors or institutions

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Actions to Consider

  • Audit current AI usage to identify gaps and opportunities
  • Develop institution-wide AI governance frameworks
  • Provide faculty and staff with clear guidelines and autonomy
  • Establish training programs for faculty and staff on AI best practices
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Key Takeaway

Decentralized, rapid adoption of AI by students and faculty is outpacing policy and preparedness at most institutions, creating a risk of inconsistency, inequity, and missed opportunity. Institutions that move quickly to develop clear, flexible governance frameworks, and support implementation across roles, can transform AI from a patchwork of siloed tools into a coordinated engine for innovation, trust and equity.