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Versa
UCSF Versa – a UCSF IT-supported Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem that connects AI tools with UCSF data and systems.
For initial applications:
- If the investigator expects to analyze data on the Versa platform, we’d like to know, but just so we have an idea of how widespread the use is.
- Not applicable to new aims
Already Approved Protocols Now Using Versa Platform:
- There is no need to submit a modification if the study is approved to collect and analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data and subsequently the investigator decides to leverage Versa for additional analyses.
FAQs
Is it permitted to use any LLM with UCSF data assets, even de-identified assets, outside the Versa platform?
It depends. While the Versa platform is preferred and secure, its assets may not meet the needs of the specific research. The study team should follow the IRB guidance associated with use of any third-party app, software, or platform:
A security risk assessment by UCSF IT Security AND Data Transfer Agreement by the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR -- Industry Contracts Division) must be completed if your study involves: the collection, transmission, or storage of information when that data will be shared with or be accessible to any non-UCSF entity (e.g., pharmaceutical companies, UCSF Affiliated Institutions) or individual. If data will be shared with or hosted by a vendor (e.g., cloud software services), a security risk assessment and UCSF procurement contract must be completed.
Request a consultation with the AI Tiger Team for assistance in determining what measures are appropriate for the specific Generative AI platform not available within the Versa secure environment.
Resources
The "Essentials in Responsible AI" course is available for enrollment through CITI.
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