Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This is a one-stop shop that provides quick access to University of Hawaiʻi (UH) AI-related news and updates, resources, events, and more. Feel free to dive in and explore as we continue to advance our understanding and utilization of AI for teaching and learning.
Keeping Up with AI at UH
The UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC), UH OneAI Hub, and University of Hawaiʻi News share various news and updates surrounding AI. Select the tabs below to toggle between news and updates from UHOIC and from UH News.
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Resource Repository
There are resources generated by different UH offices that offer information on leveraging AI, including guidance for its use at UH, an introductory overview for beginners, a collection of AI resources for deeper exploration, and more. View the slides below to access these resources or select the accordion for a quick view of the full list.
- UH OneAI Hub Website
- This site serves as a central resource for exploring, collaborating, and advancing the responsible use of AI across the UH System
- UH Generative AI Website
- This site provides an overview of the responsible use of AI at the University of Hawaiʻi.
- AI Decision Tree (PDF)
- This infographic provides a flowchart for those considering using AI for exploration and/or instruction.
- AI Overview Infographic (PDF)
- This infographic provides introductory information on AI and links to resources to learn more about AI at UH.
- AI Prompting Guide (Google Doc)
- A practical guide to get started with composing effective AI prompts.
- AI Resource for Teaching & Learning (Google Doc)
- This Google Doc contains a collection of curated AI resources based on common themes (e.g. assessment, citation, etc.).
- Google AI Essentials Training for UH
- A five module beginner level course via Coursera available to the UH community.
- Information Technology Services (ITS) AI Page
- This page provides information on AI from a data governance perspective and offers resources on UH guidance, ITS sponsored tools, trainings an events, etc.
AI-Focused Events
Interested in learning more about AI? Register for upcoming and/or check out the recordings and resources from past AI-focused events by selecting the tabs or using the search bar. View all events on our upcoming events page and archived events page.
Google AI Essentials Training for UH (Ongoing)
Check back to this section for more information on upcoming events for Spring 2025.
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View webinar resources >UH ITS Sponsored and Reviewed Third-Party AI-based Tools
UH ITS sponsored AI tools are available for teaching, learning, research, and work-related use, as they have been vetted for privacy and security protections. If additional tools are needed, a range of approved third-party AI tools reviewed through the UH ITS Third-Party Tools Review Process is also available. Select the tabs below to view a few tool examples.
Visit the Instructional Online Tools
page to view the entire third-party tools list for other AI-based tools or submit a tool for review.*
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Google Gemini
Google Gemini
Use Cases: Writing assistance, brainstorming aid, learning material creation, etc.
Google NotebookLM
Google NotebookLM
Use Cases: document collection, data extraction, etc.
Otter.ai
Otter.ai
Use Cases: Video and meeting transcription, notetaker, etc.
Zoom AI Companion
Zoom AI Companion
Use Cases: Meeting summaries, smart recording, in-meeting questions, etc.
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ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Use Cases: Writing assistance, brainstorming aid, learning material creation, etc.
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Use Cases: image creation, image editing, generative fill, etc.
Canva
Canva
Use Cases: image and multimedia creation, design creation, etc.
Elicit
Elicit
Use Cases: Literature search, data extraction, personalized literature recommendations, etc.
*Disclaimer: As with any tool, please be cognizant of the “use” of the tool. Note that when you input content into AI-based tools, your intellectual property goes into the open-source community, and will remain there in perpetuity. Ensure FERPA guidelines are followed if incorporating tools for student use.