Volkswagen Foundation AI policy
Permits AIChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The Volkswagen Foundation currently treats the use of generative models in or for submitted proposals as neither positive nor negative in its decisions. Reviewers may not use generative models to prepare reviews, and documents provided for review must not be entered into generative models.
For applicants
- The use of generative models in or for proposals is currently assessed as neither positive nor negative in decision-making.[1]
For reviewers
Sources
- [1]Influence of - generative models of text and image creation
VolkswagenStiftung
“In decision-making processes, the use of generative models in/for proposals submitted to the Volkswagen Foundation is currently assessed as neither positive nor negative.”
“The use of generative models in the preparation of reviews is not permitted in view of the confidentiality of the review process. Documents provided for review are confidential and may not be used as input for generative models.”
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