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What is Generative AI?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has existed in various forms for many years, the latest advancements in generative AI (GenAI) capabilities present significant potential for meaningful real-world impact. With access to unprecedented computing power, these technologies stand poised to reshape our approach to teaching and learning, enhance research endeavors, and optimize business operations.
AI Index
Find the pioneering generative AI initiatives at our university and medical school.
Experiment with GenAI
A great way to learn about AI is through hands-on practice. Experiment with AI, responsibly.
AI Playground
The Stanford AI Playground is a user-friendly platform, built on open-source technologies, that allows you to safely try various AI models from vendors like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in one spot.
Using AI responsibly
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is built using algorithms that can generate text, images, videos, audio, and 3D models in response to prompts. Popular examples of generative AI include ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
This type of AI can introduce both positive and negative impacts.
AI Catalyst
Our AI Catalyst service offers campus units an opportunity to collaborate with implementation experts to meet custom AI needs for our campus community.
Tools being explored
View a list of generative AI tools being evaluated by University IT (UIT) for potential implementation in various contexts, according to the needs of the Stanford community.
Learning to leverage AI in your work
Choose from various technology sessions to support your personal and professional development. All sessions are eligible for STAP funds and Healthcare Education Assistance.
Upcoming AI Sessions
Technology training or information sessions for personal and professional development, open to the Stanford community and the general public.
AI Demystified
Learn about AI, prompt engineering, large language models (LLMs), and more.
Enhancing services with AI
AI API Gateway
Get API access to the models within the AI Playground.
Slack AI
Stanford Slack is now smarter and more efficient. Two new AI-driven features help you organize your conversations, capture meeting highlights, and find the information you need, when you need it.
Zoom AI Companion
Zoom's AI Companion introduces a range of features designed to boost productivity and accessibility in meetings and communications.
Google AI
Try one of these options from Google, available at no cost for Stanford faculty, students, and staff with SUNet IDs.
Microsoft AI
Choose which option fits your needs with these Microsoft services.
More AI Services
Check the “Stanford Availability” column in our GenAI Tool list.
Empowering Stanford with impactful solutions
UIT supports and empowers the Stanford community with impactful solutions, in keeping with our UIT Priority Themes and Strategic Values.
Russ Altman - Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders
A recent UIT Town Hall featured Professor Russ Altman, Kenneth Fong Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, Medicine, Biomedical Data Science and (by courtesy) of Computer Science, and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for HAI. He shared how AI is making an impact across Stanford, and how UIT is playing a critical role in its success.
