Resources
For Faculty, Staff & Students
UMD offers a wealth of resources and tools for using AI. UMD community members can make the best use of AI tools when they understand both the tools' benefits and limitations. Here we compile resources about tools themselves, how to use them, and some of the larger considerations around them.
Tools
TerpAI
TerpAI is a powerful GenAI tool designed to simplify your interactions with technology and enhance your daily tasks. Acting as your AI Agent, 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.
Tools
UMD Virtual Agent
The UMD Virtual Agent is a Generative AI (GenAI) chatbot. UMD Virtual Agents are an advanced type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning, particularly natural language processing (NLP), to engage in human-like conversations. Unlike traditional rule-based chatbots, which rely on predefined scripts and responses, GenAI chatbots generate responses in real-time based on the context and content of the conversation.
President's Commission on Artificial Intelligence
The President's Commission on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was established in November 2023. This multidisciplinary commission is charged with exploring, evaluating, and providing recommendations on the responsible development, deployment, and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the university community.
More Resources
Discover the power of generative AI and learn best practices on its use.
Instructors at UMD are encouraged to continually adapt to and embrace the use of advanced technologies.
Explore our comprehensive list of supported software.
Digital courses and modules to learn how to use AI tools.