Description:
Azure Open AI and Vertex AI are the recommended and university-approved AI environments for researchers.
Azure Open AI is an AI environment that allows developers to easily integrate Open AI into their applications.
Use Cases:
- Access and use more advanced AI models
- Integrate AI agents into workflows
Vertex AI is a Google Cloud console tool for rapidly prototyping and testing generative AI models. This tool is approved to be used with confidential data.
Use Cases:
- Summarize, extract, and classify data
- Build, train, and deploy custom ML models
Source: Google Cloud Vertex AI
Note: If you are planning to use another AI tool for research purposes, you may need a unique Experimental Use of AI Agreement for your unit's use of AI. Receive assistance in adhering to AI best practices to ensure your department and/or unit meet compliance standards.
Who can use it:
Cost:
Variable depending on license and consumption rates by the vendor.
How to proceed:
- Click on the Request Access to Azure Open AI button on the right to open a ticket with our Cloud Computing team.
- Click on the Request Access to Vertex AI button on the right to open a ticket with our Cloud Computing team.
- Click on the Request Experimental Use of AI button on the right to discuss approved AI tools and if an Experimental Use of AI Agreement is needed.
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