Release notes 6
What University IT changed in Stanford's AI services this week.
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Claude Cowork now includes a built-in browser
Cowork can use the browser to open and read websites, navigate pages, click controls, enter information and complete supported web-based tasks as part of a workflow.
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Gemini Enterprise Workflow Builder available at Stanford
Workflow Builder is now available in the Stanford environment. It lets you create multi-step workflows and agents that combine instructions, tools and enterprise data sources, and run them on demand or on a schedule.
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Projects now available in Gemini Enterprise
Like Projects in ChatGPT and Claude, Gemini Enterprise Projects are dedicated workspaces where you organise files, keep grounded conversations and collaborate around one topic or body of work.
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ChatGPT usage limits visible again in settings
OpenAI resolved an issue that stopped Stanford users from seeing their current usage limits in ChatGPT settings. Remaining capacity and the reset timing of usage limits are now shown.
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Claude chat and Project sharing fixed
Anthropic resolved an issue that prevented people from sharing chats and Projects with others in the Stanford environment.
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AI API Gateway upgraded, usage monitoring restored
The UIT AI team upgraded the AI API Gateway over the weekend and resolved an issue with retrieving data about API key usage.
In the news 4
What the vendors and the wider AI world announced.
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Can AI Help Colleges Reach Struggling Students Earlier? (opens in a new tab)
Austin Community College's use of AI to identify at-risk students may inform Stanford's strategies for supporting students in need.
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Safe Participation Framework: Opportunity and Safety for the Next ... (opens in a new tab)
Microsoft's framework for youth safety online could influence Stanford's approach to student engagement and digital safety in AI contexts.
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Healthcare AI's next test is integration | MIT Technology Review (opens in a new tab)
Insights on integrating AI in healthcare workflows can guide Stanford's medical staff in improving patient care through technology.
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What OpenAI's latest controversy tells us about the future of math (opens in a new tab)
The discussion on AI's role in solving mathematical problems may be relevant for Stanford faculty and students engaged in advanced mathematics.
Sessions this week 5
Live Technology Training classes this week and next.
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Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools (opens in a new tab)
This session is designed for staff and students to enhance their email communication skills using AI tools for efficiency.
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Code Your Own AI: Generate Text, Images, and Audio with Python (opens in a new tab)
This course is for students and staff looking to learn how to create AI applications using Python, enhancing their technical skills.
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Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI (opens in a new tab)
This session is aimed at staff and students who want to learn how to effectively use Claude for productivity and research tasks.
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From Voice to Action: AI Notetaking That Works (opens in a new tab)
This AI Skill Booster session is for anyone interested in improving their notetaking and organization skills using AI tools.
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Canva AI 2.0: Create, Automate, and Scale Content from Prompt to Publish (opens in a new tab)
Content creators at Stanford can learn to use Canva's AI tools to enhance their visual projects and streamline their workflow.
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