Approved Tools
Microsoft Copilot is the only generative artificial intelligence tool approved for use with Trent data. IT Services provides advice on how to access and use Copilot.
Learn About Generative AI
Explore self-directed learning resources to learn more:
- Introduction to Generative AI: This on demand course from O'Reilly for Higher Education introduces you to foundational concepts and skills for using generative AI tools.
- What is Generative AI? A primer for Business and Technical Leaders: This report provides an introduction to generative AI including use cases and challenges presented by the technology.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Generative AI tools often require users to agree to terms that permit the retention and reuse of data entered into their systems for training machine learning models.
Users that choose to upload or enter copyrighted or licensed material into generative AI tools may be infringing on copyright or license terms.
Review the terms of use for any generative AI tools before uploading or entering any copyright protected material to ensure that data is not retained or reused for training purposes.
Trent University's Microsoft Copilot subscription includes enterprise data protection and does not retain or reuse data for training.
Contact copyright@trentu.ca for questions about copyright.