The University of Utah has launched OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu, a version of the revolutionary generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use. Students, faculty and staff can request access to the tool via University IT’s Service Catalog and they’ll receive an email with login instructions. “We’ve been steadily building a foundation for responsible AI across campus, and ChatGPT Edu represents a major leap forward,” Chief AI Officer Manish Parashar said. “The U is at the forefront of reimagining how we teach, learn and research in the age of generative AI, and ChatGPT Edu will help us maintain an edge. We’re excited for our community to use this tool in a way that’s secure, optimized for academic work and aligned with our values.” As the university vets and deploys AI-powered tools for university work, protecting data is a top priority. With ChatGPT Edu, no university data is used to train the tool, and university-wide security measures make it safer to use than personal accounts.
