Texas universities used artificial intelligence tools in 2024 and 2025 to review and revise courses that discuss race, gender, and related topics, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune through public information requests.
Texas A&M University scanned thousands of course syllabi and descriptions using AI software to flag terms related to race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Texas State University used generative AI to help rewrite course descriptions and promotional materials referencing concepts such as “decolonizing” curricula or “dismantling white supremacy.”
Records indicate both universities carried out the reviews in response to public pressure from Republican lawmakers critical of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and documents suggest officials considered expanding AI reviews to additional courses in future semesters.
Representatives for Texas A&M and Texas State said the AI tools were used to comply with state expectations, review large volumes of course materials, and ensure consistency in course catalogs and syllabi.
