Accessing AI Tools

While many AI tools are built-in features to software you may already be using, there are also standalone applications that provide AI capabilities. The access to some of these tools may be limited to certain faculty, staff or student groups. Please ensure you are following the College’s usage guidelines when using any of these tools.

If you are using or considering an AI tool not listed here, please be sure to submit this form to IT to ensure it meets privacy, accessibility, and security requirements.

Contact the Service Desk if you are interested in using any of these tools and/or want more information.


Adobe Firefly logoAdobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly is Adobe's AI-powered creative toolset designed to generate and enhance creative content. It specializes in tasks like text-to-image generation, creative image editing, and text effects. Firefly is integrated into Adobe's suite of applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Express, making it a powerful tool for designers, marketers, and content creators.

Amplify AI logoAmplify AI

Amplify is an AI tool developed by Vanderbilt University to provide a secure gateway to access multiple Large Language Models (LLMs). It operates within the College’s private cloud infrastructure, ensuring robust data privacy and compliance with institutional policies.

Amplify AI Bowdoin Login

Amplify AI Knowledge Base

Apple Intelligence logoApple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is a suite of AI-based features integrated into macOS and iOS devices, designed to enhance productivity and user experience. It includes tools like Siri for voice assistance, on-device machine learning for personalized suggestions (e.g., photo curation, text recognition), and system-wide automation capabilities through features like Shortcuts.

Thanks to Bowdoin's Digital Excellence Committment, all Bowdoin students have access to Apple's AI implementation. 

Availability: All students, select faculty/staff

Apple Intelligence Knowledge Base

Google Gemini logoGoogle Gemini

Google Gemini is an advanced AI system developed by Google, designed to handle a wide range of tasks with a focus on natural language understanding, generation, and multimodal capabilities. Gemini combines the strengths of language models with real-time information processing to assist with everything from drafting content to answering complex queries.

Notebook LM logoGoogle Notebook LM

Google Notebook LM (Language Model) is an AI-powered tool by Google designed to assist with research, organization, and knowledge management. It enables users to interact with and organize complex information, making it easier to synthesize data and generate insights for academic, professional, or personal projects.

Microsoft Co-Pilot logoMicrosoft CoPilot

Microsoft CoPilot is an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity by integrating seamlessly into Microsoft Office apps (like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and development tools such as Visual Studio. It leverages natural language processing and AI to help users draft content, analyze data, create presentations, and even write code.

Zoom AI Companion logoZoom AI Companion

Zoom AI Companion is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Zoom's collaboration platform, designed to enhance meeting experiences, productivity, and communication. It assists with tasks such as generating meeting summaries, transcribing conversations, and providing real-time insights during meetings.

Bowdoin Chatbot polar bear iconBowdoin Bot

The chatbot found across the Support Portal is a generative AI bot. Chatbots can search and retrieve information from any internal or external knowledge base and provide answers through human-like conversation.