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AI Tools

The University of Cincinnati is committed to empowering its students, faculty, and staff with cutting-edge AI tools and resources that enhance learning, research, and innovation.

Our goal is to offer a versatile AI toolkit that meets the diverse needs of our university community.

Approved Tools

Please leverage the tools listed below. Tools that do not appear on the page—such as Otter.ai and Read.ai—are not approved for use due to documented security issues.

Contact us to request additional AI tools.

Faculty

Discover how AI can revolutionize your teaching and course design. This section provides resources on using AI to create dynamic lesson plans, develop engaging assignments, and provide personalized student feedback. Learn how to leverage AI-powered tools to streamline grading and administrative tasks, freeing up more time to focus on what you do best: inspiring the next generation of leaders. We'll also explore strategies for upholding academic integrity in an AI-enabled classroom.

Researchers

Accelerate your discovery from hypothesis to publication. This area is dedicated to AI applications in research, showcasing tools that can analyze complex datasets, synthesize vast amounts of literature, and assist in writing compelling grant proposals and manuscripts. Explore how AI can serve as a powerful partner in your work, helping you uncover new insights, visualize data, and push the boundaries of knowledge in your field.

Students

Elevate your learning and prepare for the future with AI as your academic co-pilot. In this section, you'll find tools and tips for using AI responsibly to brainstorm ideas for papers, improve your writing, and understand difficult concepts. Learn how to use AI as a personal tutor, a coding assistant, or a presentation coach. We'll guide you on how to use these powerful resources ethically to enhance your skills and get a competitive edge for your future career.

Staff

Boost your productivity and streamline your daily operations with AI. This section is tailored for UC staff, offering guidance on tools that can automate repetitive tasks, analyze data for informed decision-making, and enhance internal communications. Whether you're in administration, IT, or student support, learn how AI can help you work more efficiently, improve service delivery, and contribute to the university's operational excellence.

AI Services Roadmap

We are working to provide a toolkit of private Large Language Model (LLM) options that can be used across the university.

BearcatGPT Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Pilot

The BearcatGPT Pilot provides the UC community with a unique opportunity to explore OpenAI/GPT in a private, UC-only environment. The data used in BearcatGPT does not contribute to the publicly available OpenAI/GPT.

BearcatGPT is in the pilot phase and currently restricted to pilot users. After the pilot phase is completed, communication regarding expanded usage will be shared. Please submit any questions to the AI Questions Submission Form.

BearcatGPT Pilot

AWS Bedrock & On-Premises Enterprise LLM Environment Pilots 

DTS plans to beta test two additional AI platforms in 2025—Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bedrock and On-Premises Enterprise Large Language Model (LLM) Environment.

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