Articles and resources on using AI tools responsibly and effectively, including approved platforms, best practices, privacy considerations, and support guidance.
This article covers the range of AI and Gen AI tools offered by The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). It provides an overview of the available tools, their accessibility for students, faculty, and staff and key details about their functionalities
This article provides an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in higher education, highlighting their key benefits, along with challenge, & reliability concerns. It also outlines UT Dallas -specific guidance, including best practices, responsible usage recommendations, institutional guidelines, and available AI tools to support faculty, staff, and students.
AWS Builder Center launched in July 2025, consolidating AWS Developer Center and community.aws for a streamlined user experience. It's open to faculty, staff, and students.
Register at builder.aws.com by creating an AWS Builder ID and setting up a profile to get started.
This article explores Adobe Firefly, an innovative AI tool in Adobe's ecosystem, and highlights the other Adobe services that UTD students can access to elevate their work.
The OIT AI Tools Matrix compares approved AI tools for the UTD community, highlighting providers, models, costs, data protections, capabilities, eligible users, and allowed data classification levels-serving as a single reference for compliant AI usage decisions.
Quinncia is a powerful AI-driven career preparation tool available to UT Dallas students. It supports students in building stronger resumes, enhancing LinkedIn profiles, and preparing for job interviews. This article is a detailed guide to help students navigate and maximize the platform's features.
This article is for identifying, informing, and removing Read.ai transcription services and data.
This article explains Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Agents—AI systems that combine information retrieval with generative models to deliver accurate, context-rich responses. It outlines UTD’s support for using such tools responsibly, details their capabilities, and offers best practices for ethical and effective use. It also provides guidance on how to access approved RAG services through UTD.
This article covers the risks while using third-party AI chatbots like Otter.AI or Read.AI at UT Dallas, as they're not supported by OIT. These tools could expose sensitive information, such as FERPA or HIPAA data, and have legal risks.
Explore the list of available AI products and environments from OIT-approved cloud service providers.