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AI Tools/Applications


Copilot

UTRGV has access to CoPilot, an AI-powered assistant that can generate text and images, assist with research, and more. The Protected Mode feature is the advantage of using CoPilot with your UTRGV credentials. This mode ensures a safer and more private interaction. To access Copilot, go to the Microsoft Copilot. 

If you plan to use generative AI to work with materials needing to meet data security standards, utilize Microsoft CoPilot. As mentioned above, it is protected and has gone through IT Governance.

Note: You should download CoPilot's response if you need to access it later.

Other AI tools

Are you interested in exploring the various available Generative AI tools? Below, you will find a list of tools organized by category. Some of the tools listed are free, but not all are.

Note: The tools listed below are not institutionally licensed as they have not gone through IT governance. 

Tools

  • EduaidAI-driven platform that helps educators create lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessments.
  • ChatMind GPT - Transform your text conversations into structured mind maps.
  • DebateAI - A web app that uses AI to help you become a better debater.
  • MyLessonPalA versatile AI tool that allows teachers and professors to create personalized, evidence-based classroom resources easily.
  • Magic School AI - Provides a set of tools for assisting teachers with developing lesson plans, designing assignments, generating materials, creating newsletters, and several other tasks.
  • AI Checker Tool The AI Checker Tool is an accurate AI content detector that identifies text generated by various language models and has a 98% accuracy rate.
  • GPT Zero GPTZero is an AI-powered tool that detects plagiarism, AI-generated texts, and helps prevent academic dishonesty.
  • AI Content Detector - The AI content checker detects GPT and recognizes any fraudulent content.
  • Realistic Text-to-SpeechRealistic Text Speech by VidLab Store is a high-quality AI tool with advanced voice features including up to 5,000 characters per request and over 90 voices for superior customer service experience.
  • IronIQIronIQ is an AI-powered personal trainer app with a smart user interface, great colors and themes, unlimited backups, sync to iCloud, workout sharing, and designed for weightlifting and fitness tracking enthusiasts.
  • AI Chatbot (Mac Users in AppStore) - the advanced AI-powered chat and writing application that's here to revolutionize the way you learn and create.
  • HeardThatHeardThat is a hearing assistive technology app that enhances speech recognition and reduces background noise.
  • Accessibility Desk - The AI Accessibility Toolkit is a solution that focuses on enhancing digital accessibility. It offers tools, including an Accessibility Alternative Text Creator, Accessibility Text Checker, Accessibility Statement Generator, WCAG 2.1 AA Code Validator, and a self-assessment reporting feature.
  • DALLE (OpenAI) an AI system that generates realistic images and art based on natural language descriptions, allowing users to edit and create variations.
  • DistilleryDistillery is the open-source Discord-based text-to-image generator. Its main offering is a text-to-image generator with great flexibility and control as a free alternative to Midjourney
  • Scite AI Scite is a smart citation tool that helps researchers and students find relevant and well-supported results, track and improve research outcomes, and discover and evaluate scientific articles.
  • Keenious: This tool recommends articles and topics based on the document you feed or view. Keenious can integrate with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  • Consensus: This is an AI search engine for research and finding insights from research papers.
  • Perplexity (Academic) - AI is an AI-powered research/conversational search engine that answers queries using natural language predictive text.
  • ResearchRabbit - ResearchRabbit is an innovative “citation-based literature mapping tool” available online.
  • Litmaps - Litmaps creates interactive literature maps, which are collections of articles that comprise your research topics.
  • SCISPACE - SCISPACE is the easiest way to find, understand, and learn any research paper.
  • GraphMaker - Use the graph maker to turn raw data into beautiful data visualizations.
  • ChatPDF - ChatPDF allows you to extract information or answer questions from large PDF files like manuals, essays, books, etc.
  • Gizmo - Make quizzes or flashcards of notes.
  • StudyGPT An AI-powered study assistant that enhances academic research, offers quiz generation, and summarizes educational content.
  • AbanteAIMentat is an AI-powered coding assistant that utilizes GPT-4 to write code. It understands existing code, coordinates edits, and writes code instead of just providing suggestions.
  • Imaginary Programming - The Imaginari program uses openAI's GPT engine for text generation and classification tasks and allows users to define function prototypes in TypeScript.
  • Datayaki Datayaki is an AI-powered data analysis tool that allows you to easily analyze data in multiple formats, including Excel spreadsheets, desktop SQL databases, and cloud-based data sources.
  • DiagramThe AI tool offers various design tools such as Automator, Magician, Genius, Prototyper, and Diagram Labs to simplify Figma tasks.
  • DiagramGPTEraser's diagram tool is a user-friendly interface that allows users to create and edit diagrams using OpenAI's GPT-4, with support for four types of diagrams and an eraser feature for editing and customizing.
  • Diagrams Show Me GPT Create Diagrams, Architecture Visualisations, Flow-Charts, Mind Map, Schemes and more. Great for coding, presentations and code documentation. 
  • Artguru - This not only creates characters but scenes too.
  • Toolsaday - Not only creates your characters textually but also generates their image.
  • Artflow - Places your character in different scenes, places, and worlds.
  • Slide Maker GPT - GPT for Slides is a Google Slide add-on is AI-Powered Text To Presentation Tool that summarizes and creates presentation slides from any piece of text.
  • Instant AI for Google SlidesInstant AI is an AI-powered tool that helps users effortlessly create stunning presentations in Google Slides with hundreds of professional-grade templates and automation, saving time and money.
  • Story WriterWrite Novel, Screenplay, Character is a free, simple, and compact writer utility to save your thoughts, script, or a novel.
  • ComicsMaker.ai ComicsMaker.ai is an AI-powered online platform that generates comics using machine learning algorithms, customizable layouts and designs, and variations of each generated image.
  • Pirr - The AI-powered tool creates short stories on various topics and is designed for a fun and engaging writing experience.
  • HeroTalkHeroTalk is an AI-powered platform that allows users to have voice conversations with fictional AI versions of real-life characters and personas using advanced technology such as machine learning and text-to-speech engines.
  • Office Translator Officetranslator is an AI document translation tool supporting various formats like PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPT, and EPUB. It offers intelligent translation, preserved formatting, and supports over 50 languages and 15 document formats.

*GPT any apps with this GPT ending utilize  

If you would like to see other types of AI tools available, visit AI Literacy & Tools and AI for Education. 

If you would like to recommend another AI App to add to the page please email jessica.m.sanchez@utrgv.edu and raymundo.garza@utrgv.edu.

Contributors

  • Raymundo Garza, Center for Online Learning & Teaching Technology
  • Dr. Jessica Sanchez, Center for Online Learning & Teaching Technology
  • Dr. Leticia DeLeon, Teaching & Learning
  • Dr. Art Brownlow, Music
  • Frank Zecca, IT Infrastructure & Operations
  • Irma Hermida, IT Strategy & Bus Relationships