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Artificial Intelligence at Work

AI at Northwestern IT

The Basics

Learn what AI is and how it works. Get a simple, easy‑to‑navigate overview that helps you feel confident using AI tools in your day‑to‑day work, teaching, learning, or research.

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AI Tools and Resources

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your skills, this section offers resources to help you use AI with confidence. Discover available tools, learning videos, guidance, and hands‑on workshops.

Find the AI You Need

If you are teaching, studying, researching, or supporting operations, this guide helps you match your goals with the right AI resources. Browse by role to discover tools and examples tailored to how you work.

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Teaching with AI

Tools that help faculty design courses, streamline grading, and enhance student engagement.

Resources for Instructors
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Learning with AI

Resources that support studying, writing, organizing work, and building new academic skills.

Resources for Students
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Working with AI

Access to AI that simplifies daily tasks, enhances communication, and boosts overall productivity.

Resources for Staff
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Researching with AI

Advanced tools that accelerate discovery, support data analysis, and strengthen scholarly work.

Resources for Researchers

Security and Governance

Learn how to use AI safely, ethically, and responsibly. This section outlines data protections, usage guidelines, and the governance practices that keep our community secure while enabling innovation.

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Connect with the AI Community

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Artificial intelligence work is happening across Northwestern, led by a growing community of faculty, staff, and researchers. The resources below connect you to people, programs, and conversations shaping AI across the University.