Based on extensive and in-depth research on Al applications in higher education, we have developed the "Guide to the Boundaries of Al Applications in Higher Education 1.0",defining the acceptable uses and potential misuses of Al within the sector. This Guide has four main sections: "Positioning and objectives", "Basic Principles", "Application Guidelines", and "Recommendations for Educational Management". Anchored in the basic principles of morality, equity, inclusiveness, compliance, collaboration and openness, this Guide sets forth pragmatic standards under four scenarios: Al-assisted organization, teaching, evaluation, and learning. Furthermore, it advises university administrators on establishing governance frameworks, enhancing data security, and boosting Al literacy.

We hope this Guide will help university teachers, students, and administrator sengage with Al responsibly and ethically. By fostering the right attitudes and values towards Al, we can promote its appropriate use, minimize its adverse impact, and leverage it as a driver for instructional innovation, thereby facilitating the development of "Al + higher education". As both Al and higher education evolve, we will continually update and improve this Guide to ensure it stays cur-rent.