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	Copilot Chat is Western's institutionally licensed generative AI assistant, built on a specialized version of OpenAI's GPT models. When you are logged in with your Western credentials, Copilot Chat includes Enterprise Data Protection, so it is okay to use with confidential and sensitive Western data. Be aware that confidential data must be treated with extra caution. Even in an approved tool, using confidential data requires additional review first, which may include a Privacy Impact Assessment. More information can be found on the Using AI page. A separately licensed add-on, M365 Copilot, that provides the same enterprise data protection directly into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps for faculty and staff who purchase a license.
	ChatGPT from OpenAI is available at no cost with a free tier that lets you interact with powerful language models subject to usage limits and stricter rate caps on advanced features like file uploads and some forms of reasoning. Paid subscription plans, such as Plus, Pro, and Business/Enterprise unlock higher usage limits and access to more capable models and features. For use with public data only.
	Claude from Anthropic offers both free and paid tiers, with a range of models at different capability and price levels (Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus). Claude is known for strong performance in writing, analysis, coding, and handling nuanced or complex instructions. Anthropic emphasizes safety and helpfulness in Claude's design, and the models tend to be particularly capable at following detailed guidance and producing thoughtful, well-structured responses. For use with public data only.
	Cohere is a Canada-based international technology company focused on artificial intelligence. Cohere provides a suite of artificial intelligence tools specifically designed for enterprise environments, focusing on productivity, search, and generative capabilities. For use with public data only.
	Gemini Enterprise is a Western institutionally licensed generative AI pilot. When you are logged in with your Western credentials through this enterprise instance, Gemini includes the same kind of enterprise data protection as Copilot Chat, so it is okay to use with confidential and sensitive Western data. The consumer version at gemini.google.com, used with a personal Google account, does not have this protection and is for use with public data only. The paid consumer tier, Gemini Advanced, uses a more powerful model for complex analysis and larger documents, but the same public-data-only restriction applies unless accessed through the Western enterprise instance.
	Gemini Notebook, Western's enterprise instance of Google's NotebookLM, grounds its intelligence in the documents you upload, generating summaries, citations, and structured outlines, plus its Audio Overview feature that turns your sources into a podcast-style discussion. When accessed as the Western enterprise version, it is okay to use with confidential and sensitive Western data. The consumer version at notebooklm.google.com does not carry this protection and is for use with public data only.
	Grok is a large language model developed by xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, designed to provide a more rebellious and unfiltered alternative to other AI assistants. One of its primary differentiators is its real-time access to the flow of information on the X platform, allowing it to answer questions about breaking news and current events that other models might miss due to their static training data. For use with public data only.
	Llama is a family of state-of-the-art open-weights large language models developed by Meta, designed to provide developers and organizations with the flexibility to build, customize, and deploy sophisticated AI applications. Unlike many proprietary models that are locked behind specific cloud interfaces, Llama is released with its weights available for download, enabling local execution and fine-tuning for specialized tasks like coding, multilingual translation, and complex reasoning. For use with public data only.
	OpenClaw is an open-source, autonomous engine built to transform standard messaging interfaces into active command centers. Rather than simply generating text, it performs tasks directly on your local machine or server—handling file operations, shell commands, and web browsing across platforms like Signal, Discord, and WhatsApp. It operates through a persistent heartbeat system, allowing it to take initiative on scheduled workflows or monitor external triggers without manual intervention. Because it is self-hosted, your data remains in your own environment, stored in transparent Markdown files rather than proprietary clouds. You maintain full control over your models and your privacy. It represents a fundamental shift from passive chat to proactive, system-level execution. For use with public data only.
	Perplexity.ai is an AI assistant designed to help you find clear, accurate, and up‑to‑date information quickly. It can answer questions, explain complex topics in simple terms, and assist with research, writing, and everyday problem‑solving—all in a conversational, easy‑to‑read style. For use with public data only.