CSUSB aspires to be a leader in the adoption of generative AI tools in higher education. While the campus is currently forming various committees to drive the adoption of AI tools for teaching and learning, as well as streamlining administrative functions, there are various tools that are available and will be available soon to you. This page will be routinely updated to reflect up-to-date tools, policies, and resources.
Currently available:
- ChatGPT for Education (CSU Announcement)
- Microsoft Copilot (Login with CoyoteID@csusb.edu required)
- Gemini for Education (Login with CoyoteID@csusb.edu or CoyoteID@coyote.csusb.edu required)
- Zoom AI Companion
- Adobe Firefly in Photoshop (Adobe Creative Cloud account required - Faculty/Staff Access, Student Access)
- Adobe Express (available soon in January 2026)
- Notebook LM (Login with CoyoteID@csusb.edu required)
Currently unavailable:
- Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Currently testing limited number of Copilot for Microsoft 365 licenses)
- Google AI Pro for Education
Dos and Donts
- DO: understand campus and CSU policies around information classification standard
- DO: be aware that Generative AI tools are still at their infancy and may not yield the most accurate results
- DO: understand that certain AI-generated materials (such as meeting summary) sent via email may be discoverable
- DO NOT: share, store, or process Level 1 data in any Generative AI tools
Ask Cody 2.0
The next-generation Ask Cody chatbot is available on most campus websites as well as in myCoyote. The new chatbot leverages AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Google Vertex AI.
Zoom AI Companion
Zoom AI Companion is included with the CSUSB Zoom license and will be enabled at the beginning of March 2024. It allows the meeting host to have meetings summarized, draft chat responses, and more. For more information, visit the Zoom AI Companion website.