The Generative AI Solutions Hub and Office of the CIO are currently in procurement negotiations to bring both Microsoft 365 Copilot and Open AI Chat GPT for Education to Webstore. These products are expected to be available for individual purchase in Spring 2025. We are also in the process of implementing a one-year pilot project to bring Github Copilot to campus…
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign enabled the Zoom AI Companion for all users on Dec. 20, 2024. The tool includes features like meeting summaries, in-meeting queries and smart recordings to enhance collaboration. Key features of Zoom AI Companion These features are disabled by default and can be managed in Zoom settings at illinois.zoom.us/profile/setting. Freedom of Information Act considerations As a public institution, the…
In a world rapidly reshaped by AI, the intersection of technology and education opens an incredible opportunity for growth. The LinkedIn Learning guide “Embracing AI in Education” provides a roadmap for educators, administrators, and lifelong learners to integrate AI effectively into their workflows while retaining the vital human-centric skills that AI cannot replace. Key Takeaways…
Are you a researcher looking to accelerate breakthroughs, uncover hidden insights and secure competitive research funding? Join us for an exclusive learning event “Revolutionize Your Research with Google Vertex and generative AI Exclusive Seminar for Illinois Researchers.” Google will be on campus demonstrating how Google Cloud’s Generative AI is transforming the research landscape. Learn how you can accelerate…
The Generative AI Futures Reading Group at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is an interdisciplinary community that explores the intersection of Speculative Futures and Generative Artificial Intelligence. This group fosters discussions that traverse academic boundaries, aiming to critically engage with the future possibilities and implications of AI technology. As a 2024-2025 reading group…
Members of the Generative AI Solutions Hub formed working groups focused on research, teaching and learning, and administrative operations in late January 2024. Their first charge was delivering a list of high-level use cases for generative AI in the respective domains by March 1. Below is a summary of their work, followed by the identification…
If you’re interested in contributing to or learning from conversation about generative AI in teaching & learning or research, there are two virtual spaces on Microsoft Teams that are open to an UIUC faculty or staff. The Generative AI Solutions Hub serves in a supporting and engaging role to these adjacent virtual communities. Generative AI…
Between December 5, 2023, and January 8, 2024, the Generative AI Solutions Hub conducted a campus-wide survey of faculty and staff to assess their familiarity and use of generative AI. With over 1,100 responses, including 21% faculty and 72% staff, we have gathered valuable insights into the current state of generative AI on our campus.…