Protected AI Tools You Can Use
The following is a list of AI tools available at CMU. When you sign in with your Andrew ID and password, each of these tools is FERPA-compliant and will not use your data to train its AI models.
| Tool | Purpose | Best For | Available To | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Edu | Synthesizes info, summarizes, and generates content. | Research, writing, and problem-solving. | Faculty and Staff. Students sponsored by a Faculty or Staff member. | $240 / per year |
| Gemini Web App | Google's AI that handles text, voice, and files. | Meeting summaries, working with Google Apps, and searching across formats. | Students, Faculty, Staff, and Sponsored | Available with your Andrew account. |
| Microsoft Copilot | AI support for Office tasks, images, and code. | Microsoft files, documents, and coding help. | Students, Faculty, and Staff | Available with your Andrew account. |
| NotebookLM | Creates AI-powered notebooks from uploads. | Organizing ideas, summarizing sources, and creating podcasts. | Students, Faculty, Staff, and Sponsored | Available with your Andrew account. |
| Zoom AI Companion | Adds summaries and action items to meetings. | Real-time help during virtual meetings. | Students, Faculty, Staff, and Sponsored | Available with your Andrew account. |
Need help choosing? Start with the tool your peers use most for your type of task—NotebookLM for writing/research, Copilot for code/docs, or Gemini for cross-media prompts.
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AI is evolving fast, and we encourage your curiosity! Just be mindful that AI tools not yet reviewed or licensed by CMU might not offer the same data protections as our university-approved services.
If you would like to use a tool not currently offered on this page, submit a software request, and your submission will be considered.