CHAT

CHAT is Columbia University's advanced AI chat platform, designed to give the Columbia community greater flexibility in how they use generative AI. It allows users to customize AI agents, personalize their interactions and tailor the platform to fit a variety of academic and professional needs. This service is designed to offer effective AI solutions and can perform various language tasks, such as writing emails, summarizing information, translating languages, and engaging in conversation.

Features

  • Chat Interface: Seamless interaction with GPT’s, providing a streamlined chat experience.
  • Customization: Users have a choice of multiple AI models and can edit model parameters to create the most optimized experience for their needs.

Benefits of Using Chat

  • 24-Hour Service Access: Available anytime, from anywhere
  • Versatile Assistance: From academic queries to administrative assistance, Chat can handle a variety of tasks.
  • Enhanced Learning Experience: Use Chat as a supplementary tool for learning and exploration.
  • Feedback Option: Users are encouraged to provide feedback to help us improve the service.

Data Privacy

CHAT is approved for CUIMC users to use Sensitive PHI data, provided it is used with approved AI models. By default, CUIMC users are restricted to approved AI models. Users should not input PHI data unless all models in CHAT are approved for use with PHI data.

CHAT is approved for PII and RHI data as defined by the University Data Classification Policy for all users.

For users at CUIMC, please refer to the AI and Generative Technology Use at CUIMC page for additional information regarding AI tools approved for use with Sensitive Data.

Additional Information

User Access

  • Only UNI holders can access Chat
  • Users must request access, and approvals will be managed by the user's school / department

 

Chat Interface

  • Streamlined Chat interface
  • Selection of multiple advance AI models
  • Additional features include file upload, local file management, message archival, prompt templates and chat bookmark groups
  • Google Search and other tool availability through Columbia Agents and Agent Builder

 

Spending Insights 

  • View historical usage and expenditure.
  • Detailed breakdown of queries, responses, and associated costs.

FAQs

Chat works by predicting the next word in a sequence based on the context provided by the user. It uses patterns learned from extensive text data to generate coherent and relevant responses.

Users can view the available AI models for CHAT at the following link

Chat is designed to deliver accurate and reliable information by leveraging advanced language models trained on extensive datasets. However, while it can provide useful insights and responses, it does not possess true comprehension or expertise in any field. This means that while many answers will be accurate, there can be instances where the information provided may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect. Always verify critical information from authoritative sources.

Chat can assist with various academic tasks such as explaining concepts, brainstorming ideas, and providing information on a wide range of topics. However, it should not be used as a substitute for original research or critical thinking.

CHAT is accessible through Columbia University's online portal at https://chat.cuit.columbia.edu. Users must log in with their UNI credentials and request access through their school / department

CHAT is a paid service based on usage. Users will have a daily usage limit in dollar amounts. Usage costs will be tracked, and users can view their usage and expenditure over time.

CHAT is designed with user privacy in mind. Your conversations with CHAT will be visible to you. Always avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your interactions.

For support or to provide feedback on Chat, please contact the CUIT at [email protected]

From information on how CHAT compares to ChatGPT Education, please click the link here.