
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 |
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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. |
LiteLLM | AI Developer tool makes AI models easier to access | Access management to models via API keys | Faculty and Staff | No cost; however an Oracle String is required to pass on any costs incurred from using a model endpoint. |
Microsoft Copilot Chat | 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.