Approved AI Tools
Compare UAB's approved AI tools at a glance. Select a tool name to learn more.
Health System Usage
Tools listed here may be used for Health System purposes only when requested and set up through the Health System approval process, especially if Protected Health Information (PHI) is involved.
Adobe Firefly is not approved for Health System use.
| Tool | Description | Cost | Available to Students | Available to Faculty & Staff | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection
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A free, secure AI chat assistant that can help with such tasks as searching for information, summarising text, generating images and writing code. | Free | Yes | Yes | General chat, summarisation, code, image generation |
Adobe Firefly
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A suite of generative AI tools available in Adobe Creative Cloud, which can be used for generating image concepts and styling them based on your inputs. | Included with Adobe Creative Cloud | Yes, with Creative Cloud access | Yes | Image generation and design |
Microsoft Azure
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A platform that provides secure, enterprise-approved tools that help users analyze content, extract insights, and build AI-enabled applications using institutional data. | Varies by service | Limited | Yes | Research and developer workflows |
Zoom AI Companion
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The UAB-approved AI assistant for Zoom. When enabled by meeting hosts, this built-in companion helps bring communication and collaboration across campus, all while being secure. | Free | Yes | Yes | Meeting summaries and chat assistance |
Microsoft 365 Copilot
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An AI assistant for use with Microsoft 365 tools. | $360 per year | No | Yes, paid | Document, email and spreadsheet drafting |
Box AI
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AI assistant for Box that allows you to create and analyse content while still being secure at the enterprise level. When viewing a document in the preview window, users can tap the AI button and chat to ask questions. | Included with UAB Box | Yes | Yes | Content analysis inside Box |
Description
A free, secure AI chat assistant that can help with such tasks as searching for information, summarising text, generating images and writing code.
Cost
Free
Available to Students
Yes
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes
Best Used For
General chat, summarisation, code, image generation
Description
A suite of generative AI tools available in Adobe Creative Cloud, which can be used for generating image concepts and styling them based on your inputs.
Cost
Included with Adobe Creative Cloud
Available to Students
Yes, with Creative Cloud access
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes
Best Used For
Image generation and design
Description
A platform that provides secure, enterprise-approved tools that help users analyze content, extract insights, and build AI-enabled applications using institutional data.
Cost
Varies by service
Available to Students
Limited
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes
Best Used For
Research and developer workflows
Description
The UAB-approved AI assistant for Zoom. When enabled by meeting hosts, this built-in companion helps bring communication and collaboration across campus, all while being secure.
Cost
Free
Available to Students
Yes
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes
Best Used For
Meeting summaries and chat assistance
Description
An AI assistant for use with Microsoft 365 tools.
Cost
$360 per year
Available to Students
No
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes, paid
Best Used For
Document, email and spreadsheet drafting
Description
AI assistant for Box that allows you to create and analyse content while still being secure at the enterprise level. When viewing a document in the preview window, users can tap the AI button and chat to ask questions.
Cost
Included with UAB Box
Available to Students
Yes
Available to Faculty & Staff
Yes
Best Used For
Content analysis inside Box