The University of Utah continues to expand its AI ecosystem with the introduction of Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Designed to support productivity, research, and learning, these tools reflect the university’s commitment to providing innovative capabilities within a secure and responsible framework.
The April 8 AI at the U Forum highlighted how artificial intelligence is gaining momentum across campus—from practical, approved tools and hands‑on learning opportunities to evolving guidance on responsible use in teaching, research, and operations. Featuring updates from university leadership and the growing AI community, the forum underscored a shared commitment to making AI more accessible, intentional, and integrated into everyday work and learning.
The Office of Artificial Intelligence hosted the AI at the U Forum, offering campus wide updates on teaching, research, policy, and infrastructure. This summary highlights new training opportunities, responsible‑use reminders, and the growing AI ecosystem at the University of Utah.
AI-powered transcription and summarization tools are increasingly used to capture meeting notes and recordings. While convenient, they can introduce significant risks related to data privacy, compliance, and institutional liability. This guidance outlines the university’s concerns with using unapproved tools (e.g., Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai) and the advantages of using approved tools such as Microsoft Teams Premium and Zoom AI Companion.