AI tools and guidance
The contents of this page can also be found on the Michigan Mathematics AI information sheet.
Tools available through U-M
U-M GPT
Advantages
Disadvantages
Paid AI tools and pricing
The two most common AI subscriptions are OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. Tiers 3 and 4 have 10x and 20x the quotas of Tier 2, respectively.
| Vendor | Product | Free | $8/month | $20/month | $100/month | $200/month |
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Other options for faculty
These programs provide a PI with access to premium AI tools that can be shared with students and postdocs in their group.
Purchasing AI using grant funds
All AI purchases must be made through the university, not with personal funds, and coordinated with LSA Technology Services.
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Contact LSA Technology Services
Reach out to Technology Services or use the Software Purchase Form.
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Provide purchase information
List the software and licenses to purchase and the funding shortcode.
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Assess accessibility and security
Include an accessibility risk assessment and explain what data will be shared with the software. Review examples of sensitive data by classification level and the Sensitive Data Guide to IT Services.
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Complete the purchase with LSA
LSA Technology Services may contact you to discuss security in more detail. They will then arrange a meeting with you to purchase the subscription.