Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows you to engage in human-like dialogue with machines. These systems use natural language processing and machine learning to understand, interpret, and respond to your inputs in a conversational manner. We provide access both to Microsoft Copilot Chat as well as TerrierGPT.
Benefits
Conversational AI platforms can be used to interact with Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand and process human language. Generative AI tools can enhance learning, efficiency, and innovation. While AI-generated content can be highly beneficial, it’s important to critically evaluate its information independently for accuracy and be aware of the possibility of AI “hallucinations”—false or misleading outputs—while also respecting privacy and intellectual property.
Key Features
- Access to leading AI models
- Improved accuracy compared to free models
- AI providers agree to not use your inputs to train their models
What to Expect
This service normally will be available 24 by 7 except for standard change windows, as described in IS&T’s standard policies, procedures, and schedules for making changes.
Requirements
- Active BU student, faculty, or staff
Getting Started
- Microsoft Copilot Chat is available at no cost to students, faculty, and staff with a valid Microsoft 365 license. Microsoft Copilot is a smart, AI-powered productivity tool built upon OpenAI GPT-4 that assists you in navigating your workday with ease. Log in with your BU account to Microsoft Copilot via any web browser.
- TerrierGPT is available at no cost during the pilot phase to students, faculty, and staff and provides access to several of the leading AI models in one easy to use interface.
- AI Development Accelerator for Academic and Administrative Excellence (AIDA) is dedicated to equipping Boston University faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge, tools, and critical frameworks to navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. Through ethical exploration, creative experimentation, and real-world application, we empower our community to harness AI’s potential responsibly and innovatively.