Penn State provides access to several AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and AI Studio. Each tool offers different capabilities and may be better suited to different types of tasks.

AI Studio provides a flexible environment for exploring generative AI, including different AI models, chats, agents, and other features. Unlike public AI tools, AI Studio is managed by Penn State and includes safeguards designed to support appropriate use of University data.

Using AI Studio with Penn State Data

AI Studio is approved for use with Level 1 (Low) and Level 2 (Moderate) data.

Do not use AI Studio with Level 3 (High) or Level 4 (Restricted) data, including personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), or financial data protected under GLBA.

For more information, review the following Penn State guidelines and policies:

AD53 and AD95

Penn State’s Policies and Standards: Information Classifications

AI Studio: Privacy, Storage, and Data Retention

Choosing the Right AI Tool

AI Studio is one of several AI tools available at Penn State. If you're deciding which tool to use, you can:

Review the AI tool comparison table to compare available tools and capabilities.

Use Penn State's interactive tool selector to answer a few questions and get a recommendation based on your needs.