UMD Virtual Agent Release Notes
Releases
2025-03-27 (v. 1.6.1)
New Features & Enhancements
- Improvements to capture properly accented characters
- Addition of example questions for departmental bots
Bug Fixes
- Continued improvements to hyperlink display
2025-03-13 (v.
AI Solutions
TerpAI Release Notes
Releases
2025-03-24 (v. 2.2506.3572)
New Features & Enhancements
- New Agent selection page
- Agent names are now displayed in the chat window alongside the model
- Add warnings for when data may be sent externally
Bug Fixes & QoL Changes
- Fix an issue where Assistants API-generated images and file downloads were not functioning
2025-03-18 (v.
Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools at UMD
I. Purpose
The University of Maryland (UMD) is committed to fostering innovation and academic excellence while prioritizing technology's privacy, security, and ethical use in its educational and research environments. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to explore how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools can enhance their teaching, learning, and work.
TerpAI
TerpAIDownload Link:
https://terpai.umd.edu/Available To:
Faculty
Regular Staff
Students
Platforms:
Data Classification:
Low
TerpAI
TerpAI is a powerful GenAI tool designed to simplify your interactions with technology and enhance your daily tasks. Acting as your digital assistant, thought partner, and educational resource, TerpAI helps you manage projects and research topics and get quick answers with ease. It's invaluable for students and educators, providing clarity on complex concepts and assisting with study guides and lesson plans. As a thought partner, TerpAI offers insights that improve decision-making, whether you're brainstorming ideas or analyzing data.
UMD offers AI chatbots for 10 courses this semester
The Diamondback - Some classes at the University of Maryland now use artificial intelligence chatbots released by this university’s Division of Information Technology.The bots, piloted last spring, are similar in function to well-known chatbots such as ChatGPT, according to business professor Michael Kimbrough. The chatbots can answer questions about the syllabus, course structure and class material.The 10 chatbot-assisted courses offered this semester include business, computer science and engineering classes, according to Maryland Today.
