The University of Iowa is building a campuswide strategy for artificial intelligence that will guide how it coordinates and strengthens efforts across teaching, research, and public engagement.

The AI Discovery Initiative, supported by more than $1 million in P3 strategic plan implementation funding over three years, will expand access to AI tools, professional development, and collaborative learning. The campuswide effort is designed to help faculty and staff build the skills and confidence to use AI responsibly in their research, teaching, and daily work while encouraging collaboration across disciplines.

Curious about how AI can enhance the way you learn, teach, research, deliver care, or work? Explore AI at Iowa, the University of Iowa’s new central resource for trusted guidance, secure tools, training, courses, and opportunities to explore artificial intelligence responsibly and confidently.

On Aug. 3, the University of Iowa will introduce a six-month retention policy for chat history in UI-supported AI tools, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and ChatGPT Edu. Learn what the change means for you, why it’s being implemented, and how to save important AI chat content for future reference.

Explore how Copilot Chat Agents, Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents, and ChatGPT Edu Custom GPTs differ in capabilities, knowledge sources, licensing, and sharing. Learn which option best fits your needs and what to consider when sharing assistants across the university or publicly.

Choosing the right AI tool starts with understanding the work you need to accomplish. Learn how University of Iowa-supported AI tools – including Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude Opus in MS 365 Copilot, and ChatGPT Edu – compare, and discover which option is best suited for your teaching, research, or administrative tasks.

Emily Campion, a Tippie College of Business management researcher, will be an Amazon Scholar and work with Amazon to enhance the global company’s senior leader career experiences using artificial intelligence.