Generative AI ToolKit
Purdue University is committed to providing faculty, staff and students with access to state-of-the-art generative AI tools. Whether you’re working on a research project, managing your schedule or preparing course materials, Purdue’s collection of generative AI tools can support your academic and professional work. Below is a breakdown by category, including what each tool does, how it can be accessed and its availability for Purdue users.
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AI Tools and Capabilities
| Feature / Capability | GenAI Studio | Copilot Chat | Teams Premium | M365 Copilot | Scite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Free to all | Free to all | $25 per user annually | $360 per user annually | Free to all |
| Public data allowed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sensitive data allowed | ✓ | ✓* | ✓* | ✓* | |
| Restricted data allowed | |||||
| Conversational AI (Chatbot) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| AI-assisted writing / Summarization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| On-premise hosting (data privacy) | ✓ | ||||
| Enterprise Data Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Integration with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) | ✓ | ||||
| Image generation | ✓ | ✓ limited | ✓ | ||
| Code interpreter | ✓ | ||||
| File upload | ✓ | ✓ limited | ✓ | ||
| Create custom agents | ✓ | ✓ limited | ✓ personal use free; sharing agents is charged | ||
| Research paper discovery & citation analysis | ✓ | ||||
| Document summarization / Contextual Q&A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Online meeting support / Note taking | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| * Ensure you are labeling your documents correctly. | |||||
| Feature / Capability | Gemini | NotebookLM |
|---|---|---|
| Conversational AI (Chatbot) | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-assisted writing / Summarization | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-premise hosting (data privacy) | ||
| Enterprise Data Protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration with Google Workspace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image generation | ✓ | |
| Code interpreter | ||
| File upload | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create custom agents | ||
| Research paper discovery & citation analysis | ||
| Document summarization / Contextual Q&A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online meeting support / Note taking |
GENAI STUDIO
Check out genai.rcac.purdue.edu.
Common Tools
Generative AI
- ChatGPT — OpenAI’s conversational AI
- Claude — Anthropic’s chatbot
- Gemini — Google’s conversational AI
- Perplexity — Conversational search-and-answer generation
Teaching and Learning
- Khanmigo (Khan Academy) — Digital tutor to help with learning
- Wayground — Quiz and activity generator
- Google Lens — Math, science and literature problem-solving
- Curipod — Interactive classroom presentation and lesson generation
- MagicSchool.ai — Lesson planning and rubric creation for teachers
Meeting Assistants
- Otter.ai — AI-powered transcription and meeting summaries
- Fireflies — AI meeting assistant
- Zoom AI Companion — AI-powered meeting assistant for Zoom
- Sembly — AI-powered meeting assistant for Zoom
Image Generation
Important Data Privacy Notice
When using AI tools, including those listed here, you should treat all data entered as potentially public. Do not input or process any sensitive, confidential or restricted data through these tools. Always review Purdue’s data handling policies and consult IT security if you have questions about what data is appropriate to use with these tools.
Questions or Ideas About AI at Purdue?
Connect with Kenny Wilson, director of artificial intelligence and automation.