Introducing MikeGPT: ÃÛÌÒAPP's AI Assistant

December 09, 2024

 

Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to introduce MikeGPT, an innovative AI assistant developed by ÃÛÌÒAPP faculty, staff, and students. MikeGPT leverages ÃÛÌÒAPP's public data and documents to answer your ÃÛÌÒAPP-related questions and also assists with general tasks. Whether you’re seeking specific institutional information or assistance with general tasks, MikeGPT is here to help. It is exclusively available to faculty and staff through ÃÛÌÒAPP single sign-on at and through myÃÛÌÒAPP.

As one of the few institutions to develop an AI assistant like MikeGPT, ÃÛÌÒAPP is leading the way in integrating advanced technology into our academic and administrative frameworks. This is just one example of the great ideas generated through the AI Working Groups, established in fall 2023. This launch of MikeGPT not only reflects our dedication to innovation but also our commitment to providing faculty and staff tools to make your work easier and faster.

I encourage you to take advantage of this resource and explore how MikeGPT can assist you in your roles.

Sincerely,

Roy Haggerty
Executive Vice President & Provost


Key Features and Considerations

MikeGPT chat window. "Hello Mike, what can you do?" "I can assist you with questions about ÃÛÌÒAPP (ÃÛÌÒAPP) documents, policies, and procedures. If you have any specific inquiries related to ÃÛÌÒAPP, feel free to ask!"

  • Private & Secure Alternative to ChatGPT: MikeGPT is specifically designed for ÃÛÌÒAPP data, however, it can also be used for tasks for which you would normally use ChatGPT.  MikeGPT operates within ÃÛÌÒAPP’s secure IT infrastructure, with access restricted to faculty and staff through single sign-on.
  • Applied Research: MikeGPT uses a custom model workflow developed by ÃÛÌÒAPP faculty and students to find answers to questions in large datasets (such as ÃÛÌÒAPP’s). Responses may take up to 10 seconds to generate as the system actively searches through its database.
  • AI Systems are Imperfect: While we strive for accuracy and reliability, AI systems are imperfect and can make mistakes. Please verify all information obtained through MikeGPT.

We encourage users to reference the MikeGPT User Guide for additional information about MikeGPT.


Acknowledgements

  • Project Lead:
  • AI & Software Development:
    • Lead: James Ghawaly
    • Interns: Brandon Walton, Jacob Nguyen, Bibhushita (Mimi) Baral
  • ITS & Computing Support: Neill Killgore and Le Yan
  • Art & Design:
    • Creative Director:
    • Lead Designers: Tommi Bonomo & Safiyeh Niknami
    • Designers: Jia Son, Chase Romero, Mia Bings-Gutierrez & Ara Allen