AI Tools, Training and Support

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The University of Arizona provides students, faculty, and staff with access to a growing range of artificial intelligence tools, platforms, and training opportunities. These resources foster academic success, research excellence, and operational innovation—ensuring that the entire Arizona community can engage with AI in ethical, creative, and effective ways.
 

AI Tools & Platforms

• Zoom AI Companion: AI-enabled meeting summaries, smart recordings, and chat assistance. Faculty decide if this tool is used in courses. Learn more
• Microsoft Copilot: A privacy-protected AI assistant embedded in Microsoft 365. Use it via Bing or Windows Copilot with your UA NetID to draft text, answer questions, and more. Learn more.
• AI Verde: A privacy-aware platform for teaching and research. Offers customizable models and a secure chat interface hosted on university infrastructure. Learn more.
• CyVerse: An open science cloud platform offering AI/ML tools, data visualization, and high-powered computation. Learn more.
• AI Zone – Portable Exhibit: A traveling, hands-on demonstration lab that showcases real-world AI applications. Available for classroom integration and campus events. Learn more
• Adobe Firefly & Creative Cloud: As an Adobe Creative Campus, U of A offers generative AI tools for image and text creation within Photoshop, Express, and Illustrator. Access with your UA Adobe login.

Training, Access & Support Resources

• SALT Center – AI & Ed Tech Workshops and guidance on responsible AI use, tailored for student learning. Includes support for tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT.
• Disability Resource Center (DRC) Provides AI accessibility guidance, including captioning, screen readers, and assistive technologies.
• UA Libraries – AI Guides Learn about AI tools, ethics, citations, and responsible usage through the “AI Literacy in the Age of ChatGPT” resource hub and subject-specific guides.
• AI within Healthcare Guide
• UCATT – Teaching with AI A faculty-focused portal featuring syllabus templates, academic integrity guidance, training modules, and videos for integrating AI into instruction.
• UITS Access Provisioning Tool Request access to various university systems and services, including AI tools, through the University Information Technology Services portal.