AI TOOLS

Copilot Chat is available to UMB employees and students.  It is a secure alternative to consumer-oriented AI tools like ChatGPT. It offers an interface that lets you search for information, generate text such as emails, outlines, summaries, and create images based on text/voice prompts. For more information on Copilot chat visit our training resources page. 

Microsoft 365 Copilot helps you work faster and smarter in Microsoft 365 apps, documents, and conversations. It is designed to simplify everyday tasks, provide valuable insights, and facilitate more effective collaboration. For more information on Microsoft 365 Copilot, visit our training resources page. 

NebulaONE is a Microsoft Azure-native generative AI platform designed to make advanced AI services accessible to non-technical users across educational institutions.  It can democratize GenAI for all by simplifying access to Microsoft's most advanced AI capabilities and create AI solutions like chatbots.  NebulaONE enables multi-modal conversations and no-code data-powered agents, tailored to meet the diverse needs of UMB schools and departments. 

The purchase of NebulaONE was recently completed and it is anticipated to take 4-6 weeks to implement it.  The platform should be available to use by the May-June 2025 time period, at which time AI solutions/chatbots can be created under the mission areas of education, student services, research, clinical care, community engagement, and administrative efficiency.