Aggie AI FAQs
Aggie AI is a service hub of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services, designed especially for UC Davis students, faculty, and staff by UC Davis. Click on the questions below to learn more about about this growing ecosystem created to empower our community to explore, learn, and innovate safely and responsibly with AI.
What is Aggie AI?
- Aggie AI is UC Davis's innovative ecosystem of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services designed specifically for the UC Davis community. Current pilots include Rocky and Zoom AI Companion.
Who is Aggie AI for?
- Aggie AI tools and services are designed specifically for the UC Davis community by UC Davis. Our GenAI ecosystem prioritizes cross-unit collaborations and leverages the collective expertise available in our schools, colleges, and administrative units.
How do I know Aggie AI tools are safe to use?
- UC Davis is committed to the responsible use of AI. Through partnerships with Microsoft, OpenAI, and other vendors, the university ensures rigorous security and privacy protections via UC contracts. These safeguards help mitigate risks associated with AI technologies, maintaining privacy and upholding principles of ethical innovation. As Aggie AI tools and services continue to grow, we ensure the integrity of UC Davis data for AI use.
Is Aggie AI sustainable?
- Our GenAI strategy emphasizes a flexible AI ecosystem that adapts to evolving technologies. UC Davis is positioned to meet increasing AI demands without over-relying on campus resources as we leverage a scalable cloud infrastructure and other expertise from our vendor partners.
How does Aggie AI align with UC Davis's mission?
- We advocate for AI initiatives that align with UC and UC Davis strategy, goals, and principles. We seek to enhance the student experience, drive research, and prepare graduates for an AI-enabled world, while enabling operational excellence and mobilizing resources for efficiency and effectiveness.
How can Aggie AI improve accessibility?
- One of the significant advantages of AI is its ability to support non-English speakers, thereby promoting equity in academic publishing and scientific research. AI tools can help bridge language barriers, providing greater access to scholarly work.
What are some of the values and benefits of implementing Aggie AI at UC Davis?
- Positions the university competitively among higher education institutions.
- Enhances the UC Davis educational experience as a vector for student success and prepares our students for the needs and challenges of an AI-enabled world.
- Advances UC Davis's culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and accelerates research activities beyond the boundaries of the university.
- Further enables operational excellence and mobilizes resources for efficiency & effectiveness.