AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Course Hero (AI)
Learneo Inc · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Red · Not recommended for school data
- Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated
Pupils: Red · Not recommended for school data
- Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated
| Supplier | Learneo Inc |
|---|---|
| Category | homework help / document sharing |
| Pupil-facing | yes - students (consumer) |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | YES - collected data including uploads may train AI models |
| How long inputs are kept | AI chat/search inputs up to 120 days |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | uploaded documents treated as public content |
| Main use | Homework answer and solver apps |
Before using it: check the minimum age fits your pupils, confirm a data processing agreement is in place, switch off AI training where possible, and record the decision in your DPIA.
Sources: https://assets.coursehero.com/privacy-policies/privacy_policy_master.html · https://support.coursehero.com/hc/en-us/articles/25651240929943-How-is-artificial-intelligence-AI-used-on-Course-Hero
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/course-hero. Rating is a rules-based summary of the supplier’s published terms. “Not stated” means we could not find it in their documents. This is not legal advice and does not replace your DPIA.