Generative AI is showing up in more day-to-day work, but many people still want a clearer foundation before they use it more often. This article lays out five things worth understanding early, including what generative AI is actually doing, where it helps, where it can mislead, and why responsible use still matters. It also points readers to the new Generative AI 101: Foundations and Use Cases training for faculty and staff.

Starting April 15, 2026, there will be an update to how Copilot Chat appears in some Microsoft 365 apps. The change affects in-app access, not whether people can continue using Copilot Chat in the web-based Copilot interface. No action is required. Outlook is not affected, and users with the elevated Microsoft 365 Copilot license are not impacted.

Sometimes phishing messages don’t come from unfamiliar senders. In some cases, criminals gain access to a vendor’s system and use it to send convincing messages that may reference a real project, invoice, or document request. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from these advanced phishing attempts.