Innovate with AI
University of Utah researchers are increasingly using AI to drive discoveries in their fields. A look at the people, places, and programs across campus leading the charge.
AI In Action
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Turn Ideas into Impact: Join the Build with AI Hackathon
Join our upcoming AI Hackathon, a fast‑paced virtual event where participants from any discipline use AI tools to tackle real‑world problems. In just a few hours, you’ll collaborate, build, and explore how AI can drive practical impact.
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AI Innovation in Mental Health Care
Dr. Warren Pettine is advancing human-centered AI in mental health care. His work demonstrates how AI can strengthen clinical decision‑making, improve workflows, and support more effective and equitable mental health care.
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GARDE-Chat: AI-Powered Platform for Digital Health Interventions
GARDE-Chat is an AI-powered, no-code platform that enables researchers to build chatbot-based digital health interventions at scale. Developed by Professors Guilherme Del Fiol and Ken Kawamoto, the tool supports rule-based and LLM-driven chatbots and has already powered more than 15 projects—including large trials reaching up to 100,000 patients. By improving access to evidence-based services and helping secure over $35 million in federal funding, GARDE-Chat demonstrates how AI can make healthcare interventions more scalable, effective, and widely accessible.
The Office of Research Education
The Office of Research Education (REd) developed an AI Basics digital flipbook featuring research guidance from experts around campus.
Tools and Guidelines
For the latest information about available tools or how employees can use them, see our Tools & Infrastructure or Guidelines & Policies pages.
Tools & Infrastructure
The university has a growing list of AI tools that are approved for conducting university business. Infrastructure also continues to evolve, with the ultimate goal of making AI ready and reliable for everyone.
Guidelines & Policies
Existing policies designed to protect university data and research apply when using AI tools. The AI Office compiles guidelines to provide additional context on how to interpret policies.