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Introducing UT Verse AI Assistant 


UT Verse AI Assistant

OIT is proud to introduce the new UT Verse AI Assistant, which is now available to the university community. UT Verse AI Assistant is a cutting-edge tool designed to transform our technological interactions. This innovative tool offers customizable features that allow you to create, manage, and share AI Assistants with personalized names, avatars, personalities, and instructions, streamlining various tasks and improving productivity. 

Enhanced Document Interaction

UT Verse enhances document interaction, allowing users to upload, edit, and download documents seamlessly. This includes working effortlessly with Word documents, making it easier to draft, revise, and organize information. Additionally, the assistant’s voice interaction capabilities, including speech-to-text and voice-based actions, facilitate dynamic and hands-free AI interactions. 

Accessibility Features

One of the standout aspects of UT Verse is its comprehensive suite of accessibility features, ensuring inclusivity for all members of our university community. The UTVersal Translator provides real-time voice translations, which can be incredibly useful in our diverse and multilingual environment, as well as in-the-field where human translators may not be readily available. 

Wikipedia Integration

UT Verse integrates with Wikipedia, providing quick access to a vast repository of information. This feature is particularly beneficial for academic research and administrative tasks, offering a reliable source of knowledge at your fingertips. Furthermore, the assistant allows for enabling and disabling in-house developed skills to tailor its capabilities to your specific needs. 

Learn AI with OIT

OIT will be offering a variety of workshops during the Spring semester on different aspects of UT Verse AI Assistant. You can also take an interactive tour of the new UT Verse AI Assistant interface. For more information and resources check out the OIT AI and Teaching web pages

In the meantime, if you need assistance or have questions, please submit a help request online or contact the OIT HelpDesk at 865-974-9900. Someone from the OIT AI team will be happy to consult with you.