Generative AI Platforms

What Is the Service?

Enterprise Generative AI Platform offerings for the University, including, but not limited to:

  • Google Gemini
  • Google Vertex AI and associated tools
  • M365 Copilot
  • NotebookLM
  • OpenAI ChatGPT EDU, APIs and associated tools

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

MSU Faculty, Staff, and students.

How Do I Use It?

  • Research assistance - analyze and synthesize large datasets, write grant applications.
  • Instructional assistance - develop curricula, create content, tailor educational content to individual students.
  • Administrative tasks - synthesize meeting notes, help create presentations, generate meeting notes.
 
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Generative AI Platforms - General Information about ChatGPT at MSU
MSU IT has secured an enterprise version of ChatGPT (ChatGPT EDU Edition) for use by faculty and staff. This version provides improved terms, enhanced data privacy, and institutional protections not available in public versions.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About ChatGPT EDU
ChatGPT EDU is Michigan State University’s enterprise version of OpenAI’s conversational AI platform. It provides a secure, compliant environment for teaching, research, and administrative productivity. Unlike public versions of ChatGPT, the EDU Edition offers enhanced data privacy, institutional protections, and MSU-managed access.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Codex Extension
The Codex Extension is included with Michigan State University’s ChatGPT Edu subscription, available through the MSU Tech Store. It allows MSU faculty, staff, and students to use OpenAI’s model for AI-assisted code generation and automation within local development tools such as Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Copilot Agents (Microsoft Copilot Studio)
Copilot Agents—created through Microsoft Copilot Studio—allow MSU users to build AI-powered assistants that automate workflows, answer questions, and retrieve institutional information. Integrated within MSU’s secure Microsoft 365 environment, Copilot Agents can support students, faculty, and staff by streamlining routine tasks and enabling department-specific automation.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Google Cloud Platform Vertex AI
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides MSU users with scalable, enterprise-grade infrastructure for cloud computing, data management, and AI development. Within GCP, Vertex AI offers a full suite of tools for building, training, deploying, and managing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models. GCP Vertex AI is designed for research and institutional projects that require advanced data handling, model governance, and integration across Google’s cloud ecosystem.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Google Gemini
Google Gemini is an advanced multimodal AI model developed by Google, designed to handle a broad range of creative, technical, and analytical tasks. It supports text generation, image creation, and speech understanding. It is available to Michigan State University (MSU) faculty, staff, and students at no additional cost through the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals edition, while adhering to MSU’s data protection policies.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Google NotebookLM
Google NotebookLM is now available to Michigan State University (MSU) faculty, staff, and students as part of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals edition.
NotebookLM is AI-powered research and learning assistant that helps users organize, summarize, and analyze content drawn exclusively from their own uploaded materials. Unlike other AI chatbots, NotebookLM works only with the sources you provide—ensuring that summaries, notes, and insights are grounded in verified information.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered productivity assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It uses large language models (LLMs) and Microsoft Graph data—like your emails, meetings, documents, and chats—to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve content creation across the Microsoft 365 suite.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise)
Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) is an AI-powered chat and productivity assistant available to all MSU faculty, staff, and students with a Microsoft 365 license. It provides conversational help, research support, and content generation directly through Microsoft’s secure enterprise environment. This tool is included at no additional cost and can be accessed through the web, Windows 11, or Microsoft Edge.
Generative AI Platforms - General Information About OpenAI API Platform
The OpenAI API Platform allows MSU developers, researchers, and departments to integrate OpenAI models programmatically into applications using secure API keys. Projects are managed under MSU’s enterprise OpenAI organization with role-based access, project-based billing, and data protection aligned with university policy.
Spartan 365 - General Information About Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) and Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise) and Microsoft 365 Copilot are both AI-driven assistants, but they serve different purposes and audiences. See this article for more.

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