Ask WashU: Explore WashU’s newest generative AI platform
The university’s newest generative AI platform, Ask WashU, is now free and available to the entire campus community. This secure platform gives students, faculty, and staff the ability to personalize chats, select from multiple AI models, and interact directly with InfoSec policies. To see the platform in action, watch this quick one-minute video. For some guidance […]
AI assistance available across WashU
WashU Expands AI Roadmap with New Training and Tools WashU IT continues to progress in artificial intelligence (AI) with access to advanced tools and growing training opportunities. These efforts mark a significant step forward in the university’s long-term AI roadmap. Partnering with the Office of the Provost, the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, and the Center for Health AI (CHAI) teams, WashU IT has been working behind the scenes to equip university […]
AI tools help doctors spend more time with patients
At BJC HealthCare and the WashU School of Medicine, AI is changing what a typical day looks like for doctors, nurses and care teams. The goal is simple: less time on the computer; more time with patients. Leaders from the Epic1 team, which manages the shared BJC/WashU Epic electronic medical record system, recently shared how […]
Microsoft Rolls Out GPT-5 in Copilot
Starting in early August, Microsoft began integrating OpenAI’s latest generative AI model, GPT-5, into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This upgrade enhances the AI assistant’s capabilities for all WashU users—whether they have a full Copilot for Microsoft 365 license or are using the free Microsoft 365 Copilot chat version—offering smarter reasoning, quicker responses, and improved access to work-related data. What’s New […]
WashU’s secure Generative AI API supports integration, approved for sensitive data
WashU is excited to offer secure, scalable, cost-effective, unified API (Application Programming Interface) access to cutting-edge generative AI models. Designed for faculty, researchers and staff, the platform supports integration with sandboxed endpoints hosted within WashU’s Azure tenant, which is approved for sensitive data, including HIPAA and FERPA. This will result in ease of access to powerful […]
Learning Activities now available in Microsoft 365 Education and Copilot
Learning Activities is now available as part of Microsoft Education experiences. This feature helps educators and students transform passive content into active learning. With just a few selections, users can create engaging practice activities such as flashcards directly from existing learning content, improving interactivity and knowledge retention. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in mid-October 2025 […]