This page provides examples of some AI tools you can try out for yourself, to better understand what AI can and cannot do. While not exhaustive, this list offers a starting point for hands-on learning about the potentials and limitations of artificial intelligence.
Before using any new technology, it’s important to be informed about how your data is collected and used. Be sure to review the privacy policy and terms of service for any AI application. Some tools may collect and use personal data in ways that users are not aware of.
For more information on the criteria that make information public or internal, visit the University of Iowa Data classification guidelines and Institutional Data Policy web pages.
| AI Tool | Description | Data Security Level |
| Microsoft Copilot - UI Enterprise License | Online AI chatbot. Multimodal (text, image, voice) interactions possible. | Public and University-Internal. Restricted-Critical is permitted for use with consultation from research services or ITS-ISPO. |
| Gradescope | Online assessment platform with AI-assisted grading. | Public and University-Internal. |
| AI Tool | Description | Pilot Description |
| GitHub Copilot | Online AI coding assistant. | Underway |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot. | Online AI chatbot and AI productivity assistant that integrates with Microsoft platforms. | Underway |
| OpenAI DeepResearch | AI powered research platform | Underway |
| Vendor | AI Tool | Description | Data Security Level |
| Adobe | Firefly | Online AI Image generator. | Public level data only. |
| DeepSeek | Online AI chatbot | Not recommended pending institutional review. | |
| Elicit | Online AI powered research platform. | Public level data only. | |
| Gemini | Online AI chatbot. Multimodal (text, image, voice) interactions possible. | Public level data only. | |
| InflectionAI | Pi | Online AI chatbot. Programmed to be highly conversational. | Public level data only. |
| Microsoft | Copilot - Personal Use | Online AI chatbot. Multimodal (text, image, voice) interactions possible. | Public level data only. |
| OpenAI | ChatGPT (free version) | Online AI chatbot. Text interactions only. | Public level data only. |
| OpenAI | ChatGPT Plus (subscription version) | Online AI chatbot. Multimodal (text, image, voice) interactions possible. | Public and University-Internal. |
| OpenAI | DALL-E 3 | Online AI Image generator. | Public level data only. |
| OpenAI | DeepResearch | Online AI powered research platform | Please contact the security office. |
| Research Rabbit | Online AI powered research platform. | Public level data only. |
| Not all models that these tools use are approved for use. Please consult with the security office with questions. | |||
| Vendor | AI Tool | Description | Data Security Level |
| Anthropic | Claude | Online AI chatbot. Text interactions and attachments possible. | Public level data only. |
| Meta | Llama | Large language models created by MetaAI. | Public level data only. |
| Perplexity | Online AI chatbot. Multimodal (text, image, PDF) interactions possible. | Public level data only. | |
| Quora | Poe | Online platform that hosts a variety of AI powered bots. | Public level data only. |
For more information on the criteria that make information public, or internal, visit the University of Iowa Data classification guidelines and Institutional Data Policy pages.
As we continue to explore AI, generative AI in particular, we’re open to learning more about how you are using AI. Faculty and staff can email their AI experiences, questions, and suggestions to ai-feedback@uiowa.edu.