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Generative AI
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are revolutionizing how humans create content and interact with technology. Here, you'll find:
Chatbots, meetings assistant and other GenAI tools licensed for campus
Limited, paid Rowan-licensed GenAI tools
Guidance on using data in GenAI tools
Other GenAI information and resources
Chatbots & Research Tools
Start using Copilot, Gemini, Notebook LM and more.
Meeting Assistants
Get help capturing action items and taking notes.
Multimedia Tools
Create images, video, audio and more with Adobe Firefly.
Development Tools
Create AI-powered agents and applications.
FAQs
Get answers to common questions about genAI.
More GenAI at Rowan
Find other genAI resources at Rowan.
Chatbots & Research Tools
Rowan-Licensed Tools for Campus
CoPilot Chat
Gemini
NotebookLM
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Tools
Google AI Pro for Education
CoPilot for Microsoft 365
ChatGPT for Business
Claude (Team Plan)
- Coming Soon!
Free, Open-Source & Personally-Licensed AI Tools
Review our
guidance on using Rowan data in tools that aren't licensed by Rowan
Rowan-Licensed Chatbots & Research Tools for Campus
Copilot Chat
What It Does
Copilot Chat is an AI-powered chat platform from Microsoft.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Sign in to Copilot Chat
Cost
None. Copilot Chat is available through an enterprise license agreement
Data Restrictions
None. Y
ou may enter
data of all classification levels
in Copilot Chat. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
Gemini
What It Does
Gemini is an AI-powered chat platform from Google.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students who are registered for a course in a current or future term
How You Access It
Sign in to Gemini
Cost
None. Gemini is available through an enterprise license agreement. Limited, paid
Google AI Pro for Education licenses are available for access to premium models
and features.
Data Restrictions
None; you may enter
data of all classification levels
in Gemini. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
ℹ️
Please note there is currently no way to delete Gemini chats in Workspace accounts. Learn more about
using Gemini with Workspace accounts
Notebook LM
What It Does
Notebook LM is an AI-powered assistant from Google that grounds its responses in sources you provide.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students who are registered for a course in a current or future term.
ℹ️ Notebook LM is not HIPAA certified, so employees with access to HIPAA data will not be able to use it via their Rowan Google account.
How You Access It
Sign in to Notebook LM
Cost
None. Notebook LM is available through an enterprise license agreement. Limited, paid
Google AI Pro for Education licenses are available for access to premium models
and features.
Data Restrictions
None. You may enter
data of all classification levels
in Notebook LM. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Chatbots & Research Tools
Google AI Pro for Education
What It Does
This is an add-on subscription that provides expanded access to premium models and features in Gemini and NotebookLM.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Directly in Gemini and Notebook LM
Cost
$187 per year
Data Restrictions
None. Y
ou may enter
data of all classification levels
in Gemini and Notebook LM. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
CoPilot for Microsoft 365
What It Does
CoPilot for Microsoft 365 embeds CoPilot Chat into the Microsoft 365 suite, providing a sidebar-based and context-aware assistant.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Directly in Microsoft 365 applications
Cost
$423 per year
Data Restrictions
None. Y
ou may enter
data of all classification levels
in CoPilot for Microsoft 365. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
ChatGPT for Business
What It Does
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chat platform from OpenAI. The business tier provides enhanced data protections and other controls.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
Cost
$300 per year
Claude (Team Plan)
We're in the process of onboarding limited licesnes for Claude (Team Plan). More information will be posted here when Claude is available.
Free, Open-Source & Personally Licensed Chatbots & Research Tools
Buying AI Tools Not Provided by Rowan
You may use departmental or research funds to purchase AI tools that Rowan has not licensed for everyone after receiving
Get Technology
approval.
Protect Rowan Data
Only
data classified as public
— meaning anyone outside of Rowan could access the data today via the Rowan website or other means — may be used in GenAI tools that aren't licensed by Rowan University
, including but not limited to:
ChatGPT (Personal Accounts)
Claude (Personal Accounts)
Gemini (Personal Accounts)
Grammarly
Do not enter non-public information from Rowan University into any non-licensed GenAI tools
. You can only enter or process Rowan data classified as confidential, regulated or internal in these tools if you have received IRT approval.
The privacy and data settings for these tools vary widely and certain browser and application plugins may upload all of your data to a public cloud, even if you don’t intend to do so.
If you are using Rowan data with one of these tools, you must ensure you can control the data it can access. If you can’t, don’t use it.
Protect Your Data
Assume any data you enter into a free or paid GenAI tool may be exposed at some point.
Do not enter compromising or sensitive personal information into GenAI tools.
Meeting Assistants
Rowan-Licensed Tools for Campus
Zoom: AI Companion
Webex: AI Assistant
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Tools
Otter
Rowan-Licensed Meeting Assistants for Campus
Zoom: AI Companion
What It Does
The
AI Companion in Zoom
generates live captions, automatic meeting summaries and transcripts.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Directly in Zoom
Cost
None. Zoom’s AI Companion is available through an enterprise license agreement
Data Restrictions
You may not communication confidential data in Zoom. For details on approved uses by platform, please
see our Video Conferencing: Appropriate Data Use article
AI Assistant in Webex
What It Does
The
AI Assistant in Webex
takes notes and captures action items, as well as provides real-time transcription and closed captioning.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Directly in Webex
Cost
None. Webex's AI Assistant is available through an enterprise license agreement
Data Restrictions
None. Webex is
approved for use with all data types
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Meeting Assistants
Otter
What It Does
Otter is an
AI-powered transcription service
that converts spoken audio into written, searchable, and shareable text in real-time.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Via desktop or mobile app
Cost
$423 per year
Multimedia Tools
Rowan-Licensed Tools for Campus
Adobe Firefly
Nano Banana
Rowan-Licensed Multimedia Tools for Campus
Adobe Firefly
What It Does
Adobe Firefly allows you to “create images, add styles and textures to text, fill image areas with AI-generated content, create social media posts, posters, and flyers, generate vector graphics, and more — all with simple text prompts.”
Who Has Access
Anyone with access to Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes faculty, staff, students in approved College of Communication & Creative Arts courses, and approved student workers.
How You Access It
Sign in to Firefly
Cost
None. Firefly is available via the Adobe Creative Cloud license.
Data Restrictions
None. Y
ou may enter
data of all classification levels
in Firefly.
Nano Banana
What It Does
Nano Banana is image generation model built into Google’s Gemini.
Who Has Access
Faculty, staff and students who are registered for a course in a current or future term
How You Access It
Sign in to Gemini
ℹ️
Select Create Image in the “Tools” menu to access Nano Banana.
Cost
None.
Nano Banana is available through an enterprise license agreement.
Limited, paid
Google AI Pro for Education licenses are available for access to premium features
Data Restrictions
None; you may enter
data of all classification levels
in Nano Banana and Gemini. Your data is not used to train the underlying large language model.
Development Tools
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Tools
CoPilot Studio
Azure AI
AWS AI
Limited, Paid Rowan-Licensed Development Tools
CoPilot Studio
What It Does
CoPilot Studio
is a conversational AI platform that allows you to build, customize and deploy custom agents tailored to specific needs.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
How You Access It
Sign in to CoPilot Studio
Cost
Free license required for development in CoPilot Studio; once you’re ready to launch,
credit packs
that allow users to interact with your agent and your agent to respond start at $200 a month
Data Restrictions
None. Y
ou may enter
data of all classification levels
in CoPilot Studio.
Azure AI
What It Does
Azure AI is a comprehensive, enterprise-grade platform for building, deploying and managing AI applications.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
Cost
Varies depending on usage; see
calculator for estimate
AWS AI
What It Does
AWS AI provides a comprehensive suite of tools, infrastructure, and services designed to help businesses and developers build, train, and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning models.
Who Can Access
Faculty, staff and students
Cost
Varies depending on usage; see
calculator for estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rowan provide funding for AI tools or custom AI development?
AI-related purchases and development are currently funded at the department level. Rowan does not maintain a centralized budget for AI tools or custom AI development at this time.
Where can I get help using or building with AI?
Support for AI varies depending on your needs.
To learn to use AI:
Library AI Guides & Workshops
AI Courses in LinkedIn Learning
To build or explore AI solutions:
SHI Innovation Center
Rowan does not currently have a centralized AI support model.
More GenAI at Rowan
Find other genAI resources and explore how the Rowan community is using genAI.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
Read Rowan University's official Artificial Intelligence Policy.
GenAI Library Guide
Access resources that support hands-on learning, critical thinking and experimentation with genAI.
GenAI Learning Community
Explore AI through local projects, personal experiences, guest speakers and cross-disciplinary insights in a supportive environment
GenAI & Teaching
Get tips for incorporating and addressing GenAI in the classroom.
GenAI & Academic Integrity
Learn the right – and wrong – ways to use GenAI for classwork.
GenAI & Virtual Reality
Join MAVRC in exploring the intersection of virtual reality and AI.
Health Science Library's AI Guide
Find ways to enhance learning outcomes and personalize the study experience.
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