 Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Instructions for accessing LibreChat, Bowdoin's web-based AI chat tool that provides access to multiple AI models including OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude. Covers how to sign in, choose a model, and use the tool safely. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.

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

An overview of the three main AI tools available to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff — Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and LibreChat — including how to sign in to each and basic guidelines for responsible use.

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.

Instructions for installing LM Studio on a Bowdoin-issued or personal Mac and using it to download and run AI language models locally, without sending data to external servers. Covers installation via Jamf Self Service, downloading a model, starting a chat, and keeping LM Studio up to date.

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

Overview of Zoom's AI Companion features available at Bowdoin — Meeting Summary and Smart Recording — including how to enable them, what they produce, and how they handle data and retention.

Instructions for using Bowdoin Bot, the AI-powered chat assistant available on every Knowledge Base page. Covers how to open the chat, ask questions effectively, and what to do if the bot cannot find an answer.