Google Gemini is Google’s generative AI platform, available through Google Workspace at Illinois. It provides conversational AI capabilities with enterprise data protections when used within the university-managed environment.
Get Started: via Google Workspace
Sign in with your University of Illinois account (NetID/SSO) to access the secure, institutionally managed version of Gemini.
Type: Conversation-Based Generative AI
Cost: Included with eligible Google Workspace licenses
Status: Approved for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Approved Data Types: Public and Internal
What You Get with Gemini
Gemini integrates directly with Google Workspace tools and supports a range of academic and administrative tasks:
- Enterprise data protections when using Illinois-managed Google accounts
- No training on your data within the institutional environment
- Integration with Google Workspace apps
- Drafting, summarization, and content generation
- Data analysis and document assistance
- Streamlined workflows within Google tools
If your work is primarily in Google Workspace, Gemini provides a natural, integrated AI experience.
Training & Support
Illinois offers training and resources to help faculty, staff, and students use Copilot Chat effectively and responsibly.
Vendor-Provided Training
LinkedIn Learning
Data Security
Gemini is approved for use with Public and Internal data when logged into the Illinois-managed Google account.
- Use only your Illinois-managed Google account
- Do not use personal Google accounts for university work
- Verify that Gemini features are enabled within the Illinois Workspace environment
- Ensure connected Google services (Drive, Docs, etc.) are approved for the data you are using
- Follow all University of Illinois data governance guidelines
- Visit the Security, Privacy, and Accessibility page for more guidance