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) 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.

AI Prompting Guide
AI Recommendations For Faculty and Staff
Let’s Get Hands-on with AI at UHOIC’s Newest Innovation Playground Series
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Level up with free AI and career skills training
April 24, 2025
UH students tackle real-world issues at AI hackathon
April 11, 2025
UH Hilo Hawaiian language college turns to AI to help preserve ʻōlelo
February 28, 2025
UH, Google offer free AI training to students, employees
February 26, 2025
AI breakthroughs aim to transform healthcare, education, more
February 7, 2025
UH next-gen AI work collaboration tool used by Red One
January 19, 2025
New AI model helps predict veteran suicide risk
January 9, 2025
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UH researchers use AI, Hawaiian chant to save native birds
December 8, 2024
AI and Astronomy: UH researchers to help decode Sun’s secrets
November 25, 2024
$500K to broaden AI program for equitable healthcare access
November 18, 2024
UH research sheds light on weather phenomenon
October 22, 2024
AI to tackle healthcare efficiency focus of HS summer program
August 23, 2024
El Niño forecasts 18 months using new UH-developed tool
June 26, 2024
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 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.
UH AI Resources
There are a few UH resources that provide guidance on leveraging AI at UH, introductory information for those exploring for the first time, and a collection of online AI resources for those looking to dive deeper.
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.
2025 Faculty Panel on GenAI for Teaching, Learning, & Doing: The Good, The Challenging, and The Innovative
As AI continues to permeate the world of higher education,...
View webinar resources >Innovation Playground: Google AI Tools
Learn how you can boost your productivity and efficiency with...
View webinar resources >Innovation Playground: AI Multimedia Adventures
Come play and explore AI-based tools that simplify creating multimedia...
View webinar resources >AI Exploration Showcase
Interested in learning more about how your UH colleagues are...
View webinar resources >Work Smarter Not Harder: Level Up AI Prompting
Description: Entering prompts into AI tools may appear to be...
View webinar resources >UH ITS Reviewed Third-Party AI-based Tools
Some commonly used AI-based tools have been reviewed and approved through the UH ITS Third-Party Tools Review Process. Check out the Resources page to view the entire third-party tools list for other AI-based tools or submit a tool for review.*

UH ITS Reviewed Third-Party AI-based Tools
There are many third-party AI-based tools available that can be leveraged for teaching and learning. Select the icons below to view more information on commonly used AI-based tools that have been reviewed through the UH ITS Third-Party Tools review process. Check out our Resources page to view more reviewed AI-based tools or submit a tool for review if it is not on the list.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Cost: Version 3.5 is free.
Uses cases: Writing assistance, brainstorming aid, learning material creation, etc.
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly
Cost: Free with limited credits per month.
Uses cases: image creation, image editing, generative fill, etc.
Canva
Canva
Cost: Free for basic and Magic Studio AI features.
Uses cases: image and multimedia creation, design creation, etc.
Elicit
Elicit
Cost: Free for basic features.
Use cases: Literature search, data extraction, personalized literature recommendations, etc.
Hover or select the icons for more information on each tool.

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.