UW-IT AI Initiatives

Guided by the University’s mission, UW-IT is dedicated to advancing the ethical and equitable use of AI. We adhere to industry standards and prioritize security to provide innovative, trusted AI solutions for the UW community.

AI Pilot Programs

UW-IT is exploring innovative AI solutions, with Microsoft 365 Copilot as our most advanced effort. We’ve made great progress assessing Copilot’s functionality and are excited to share our executive summary with you.¹

Our additional upcoming pilot programs include:

CloudForce NebulaONE – Custom GPTs for university-wide use
OpenAI ChatGPT EDU – Generative AI for text, image, and code creation
Google Gemini EDU – AI for Google Workspace productivity

Interim UW-IT AI Technical Guidelines

Leading the UW community toward responsible and ethical AI use.

Review the UW-IT AI Technical guidelines

AI Community

Stay up to date on the latest AI news and events and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts.

Join with your NetID

AI Tool/Software Vetting

Want to use a new AI tool/software? Get it vetted by UW-IT experts first.(free service)

As a global leader in education and research, UW provides a range of resources to keep our community informed, engaged, and at the forefront of AI innovation.

UW AI Software (use AI category filter)
AI Taskforce
UW AI Discussions (YouTube)
Artificial Intelligence at UW Allen School
Responsible AI Systems and Experiences (RAISE)
AI+Teaching @ UW

Our local community also offers valuable AI resources, including guidelines for responsible AI use and free courses to help you build essential AI skills.

1. Full Copilot report available here (pdf)