Software and Tools
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Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) provides a growing suite of university supported AI tools and expert consultation for writing, analysis, translation, and other academic and administrative tasks. These services operate within a secure, university-vetted environment where user data is not retained or used to train external AI models, helping protect sensitive information and meet institutional privacy and compliance standards. Guidance is also available to help users choose the appropriate tools based on data classification. Visit the CUIT AI Services page to explore available resources.
* Columbia University is not affiliated with all listed tools.
CUIT AI Services
- Tools
- ChatGPT
- Description
- ChatGPT offers enhanced security and privacy. Users will have access to the latest model of ChatGPT. The Education platform includes the Advanced Data Analysis, GPT Builder tool, DALL·E image creation/edition, and integrated browsing with Bing feature.
- Audience
- Researchers, Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- $300 annually per user UNI via chart string
- Tools
- Google Gemini
- Description
- Gemini provides access to Google’s most advanced AI models in a secure, education-focused environment. Gemini supports multimodal capabilities (text, images, and code) so you can handle diverse academic and research tasks in one place.
- Audience
- Students, Researchers, Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- Free
- Tools
- Google NotebookLM
- Description
- NotebookLM is an AI workspace that grounds its responses exclusively in your uploaded research papers and notes to ensure accuracy. It generates verifiable summaries and citations, linking insights directly back to the original text to prevent hallucinations. The platform also converts dense material into study aids like quizzes and scholarly audio discussions.
- Audience
- Students, Researchers, Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- Free
- Tools
- Claude for Education
- Description
- Claude for Education is now available to the Columbia University community. Claude is an AI assistant created by Anthropic that helps you think, write, code, and solve problems. You can use Claude for teaching, learning, research, and administrative work across the university. The Education offering provides enhanced security, privacy, and institutional controls. Users have access to Anthropic’s latest Claude models, along with advanced analysis tools, file handling, image capabilities, and web search.
- Audience
- Researchers, Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- $300 annually per user UNI via chart string
- Tools
- Claude API for Education
- Description
- Claude API enables developers and marketers to integrate advanced AI directly into their applications for content generation, data analysis, and workflow automation. It is designed for high-volume, complex tasks requiring nuanced text understanding and safety.To request an API key for Claude, please email us at [email protected] a project name and budget amount. Claude Code is only available with an API key.
- Audience
- Researchers, Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- $300 annually per user UNI via chart string
- Tools
- CU Chat (powered by Librechat)
- Description
- CHAT is Columbia University's advanced AI chat platform, designed to give the Columbia community greater flexibility in how they use generative AI. It allows users to customize AI agents, personalize their interactions and tailor the platform to fit a variety of academic and professional needs. This service is designed to offer effective AI solutions and can perform various language tasks, such as writing emails, summarizing information, translating languages, and engaging in conversation.
- Audience
- Faculty, Staff
- Cost
- Daily Token Allowance