| For a more detailed overview of ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM (looking at strengths/applications), please see: Generative AI: Introduction & Teaching Resources |
A handy evaluation sheet: Critical Evaluation of AI Tools
Well-Known Generative AI Tools for Text and Image Creation
OpenAI’s ChatGPT The AI tool that started it all.
Microsoft’s Copilot Note: Copilot is accessible via your SUNY New Paltz faculty/staff Microsoft 365 account. Please refer to this blog post: Microsoft 365 CoPilot Success Kit
AI for Web Searches and Research
There are so many great tools for higher ed researchers that we devoted a special section to them here: AI Research Tools
AI for Image and Video Creation
Specialized Tools that Faculty Are Using
ChatGPT — Data Analysis feature Requires a paid version of ChatGPT, but if you have it, you can upload your files and analyze them.
ChatPDF Reads PDFs files.
Eleven Labs Really worth a visit. With Eleven Labs, you can generate AI voices, transfer text to speech & more.
Grammarly AI Chrome Extension Yes, faculty use grammar-checking tools. You can always turn it off if you find it annoying at times. Free.
Comprehensive Sites Containing a Range of ToolsFuturepedia This site bills itself as the “Largest AI Tools Directory, Updated Daily” All Things AI Find human-tested reviews of the most useful AI-powered software |
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