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Generative AI (GenAI)

Generative AI (GenAI)

Generative AI refers to a class of artificial intelligence techniques that enable machines to create content, including text, images, music, and videos. Unlike traditional AI, which primarily focuses on analyzing and interpreting existing data, generative AI uses deep learning models to generate new data that mimics the characteristics of the training data. This technology has gained significant traction in recent years due to advancements in neural networks, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and transformer models.

The potential use cases for generative AI are vast and varied, including:

  • Content Creation: Automating the generation of articles and blogs

  • Art and Design: Assisting artists and designers by generating unique artwork, logos, or product designs based on specific parameters or styles.

  • Music Composition: Creating original music tracks or assisting musicians in composing new pieces by generating melodies and harmonies.

  • Healthcare: Aiding in drug discovery by generating molecular structures or predicting protein folding, thus accelerating research and development.

  • Personalization: Tailoring user experiences in applications and websites by generating personalized recommendations and content based on user behavior.

 

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Google Gemini

Yes

Yes

No

augment internet searches, image interpretation and generation

Microsoft CoPilot

Yes

No

Yes

integrate with Microsoft suite applications, text and pdf interpretation and summarization

Amplify

Yes

Yes

Yes

general chat style generative ai, robust control over model and temperature, research purposes

ChatGPT

No

Yes

Yes

general chat style generative ai

  • Safe for confidential and FERPA data. Not available for protected health information and some research data use agreements that may preclude AI usage.

 

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