Continuing to lean into artificial intelligence rather than fight against it, the University of Utah last week launched OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu — a version of the AI tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use — across its campus community.

Every U. student, faculty and staff member can now request access to the tool via the U.’s IT Service Catalog , and they’ll receive an email with login instructions.

“We’ve been steadily building a foundation for responsible AI across campus, and ChatGPT Edu represents a major leap forward,” Manish Parashar, chief AI officer at the U., said. “The U. is at the forefront of reimagining how we teach, learn and research in the age of generative AI, and ChatGPT Edu will help us maintain an edge.

“We’re excited f

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