Resources for AI basics and confidence-building in everyday AI use.
As a state employee, you can use approved AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot Chat and Gemini, to help with your work safely and responsibly. You remain responsible for all work done in your official capacity, even when AI assists you. Think of AI as a helpful tool that requires your oversight, not a replacement for your judgment.
AI Innovation
Best Practices
Podcast
AI Quick Reference Guide
This guide helps state employees use AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini safely and responsibly, with clear guidance on what information is allowed, how to protect data, and required practices.
Keep this guide accessible and refer to it when unsure about AI use. When in doubt, ask for help.
AI Guide: Get Better Results
This guide helps state employees get better results with AI tools by showing how to write clear prompts, fix common issues, and review AI-generated content effectively.
Remember: AI helps you write faster, but you’re still responsible for the final content.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat have been approved for use of public data and certain levels of sensitive data including Level 2 and Level 3 data. Learn more about how to safely use these tools.
When to Ask for Help
Contact your agency if:
- You’re unsure if information is appropriate for AI
- AI produces biased or inappropriate content
- You accidentally included sensitive information
- You need clarification on approved uses
Additional Resources
Printable Documents
- AI Concept Brief
- AI Framework
- AI Framework Summary
- AI Quick Reference Guide
- AI Guide – Getting Better Results
- AI Guide for Agency Leadership
- AI Governance Policy, Standard, and Guideline
- Guide to Data & Systems Classification
- State of Idaho Level 2 Limited Cover Sheet
- State of Idaho Level 3 Restricted Cover Sheet
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Cover Sheet
