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 tool is FERPA-compliant and will not use your data to train its AI models.
| Tool | Purpose | Best For | Available To | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Gateway | 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. |
| 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 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. |
If an add-on is available for a Protected AI Tool, rest assured that it has been thoroughly reviewed and vetted for use at CMU. For example, ChatGPT Edu with Agents is already available to paid ChatGPT Edu subscribers.
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Interested in New AI Tools?
AI is evolving fast, and we encourage your curiosity! Just be mindful that AI tools that have not yet been reviewed or licensed by CMU might not offer the same data protections and approved services.
If you want to use a tool not currently offered on this page, submit a software request, and your submission will be considered.
Need help choosing?
Start with the tool your peers use most for your type of task—NotebookLM for writing/research, Microsoft Copilot Chat for code/docs, or Gemini for cross-media prompts.