 Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Bowdoin College provides access to OpenAI GPT and other approved AI models through the web-based LibreChat tool, available via the Bowdoin IT site in modern browsers with your Bowdoin login, since the consumer ChatGPT app is not directly accessible on campus. To use it, open the LibreChat link, sign in, select a model, ask tasks in plain language, and follow data safety practices by avoiding confidential or personal information and reviewing provider privacy and usage policies.

Information on energy and water consumption by artificial intelligence and other technologies such as video streaming and printing.

Information about Zoom's generative AI features

The article explains which AI tools Bowdoin community members can use and how to access them: Microsoft Copilot with a Bowdoin work/school sign-in, Google Gemini typically with a personal Google account, and Bowdoin’s LibreChat via the Login Portal to reach multiple models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic). It also outlines safe-use practices—avoid sharing confidential data, verify outputs, save important results, and follow course or departmental rules—and provides links for sign-in and technology reso

Prompt engineering involves crafting clear, specific instructions for AI systems to obtain more accurate and useful responses, and is valuable for anyone at Bowdoin College using AI-powered tools. Effective prompts should be direct, include relevant details, break down complex requests, and may require refinement to achieve the best results.

Information on how to install the Bowdoin Bot app within Microsoft Teams.

Bowdoin Bot is a new AI chatbot designed to assist users with technology and Workday-related questions by utilizing information from the knowledge base. This tool is intended for users seeking straightforward assistance without technical complexities to efficiently navigate common inquiries.