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Getting Started with AI

To maximise the potential of generative AI, it is important to select suitable tools and learn how to use them effectively and responsibly, as well as understanding their limitations. Using the right tool will enable educators and learners to harness the capabilities of AI. This section provides information on AI and systems available to staff and students at Queen’s. It also includes a list of publicly accessible AI tools, categorised for easy navigation, to help you get started on your AI journey. 

If you wish to jump in to exploring generative AI, we recommend the following tools:

  • QUB Accessible tools – CoPilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise)
  • Publicly accessible tools – ChatGPT

How to access CoPilot

QUB Accessible AI Tools and Systems

Microsoft Bing Chat Enterprise is available for use by Queens University Faculty and staff. To use Bing Chat Enterprise, please log in using your @qub.ac.uk email address. Bing Chat Enterprise is supported officially on Microsoft Edge and Chrome (using the latest Stable Channel update).

It is incumbent on us that we safeguard against risks, such as biases, privacy concerns, and the potential over-reliance on AI-driven responses. These tools have been known to produce inaccurate content (sometimes called “hallucinations”), please verify any information generated by an AI tool, and make sure to reference the tool as you would any other source. 

If you have any concerns about privacy related to Bing Chat Enterprise at QUB, or if you have questions about the type of data that can be shared with Bing Chat Enterprise, please contact our IT Help Desk.

Publicly available AI Tools and Systems

Navigating the AI landscape in search of useful tools can be daunting, with thousands available and new ones emerging daily. To help you get started, here is a small selection of publicly available AI tools including free and paid options.

Disclaimer: “Users are advised to use Artificial Intelligence tools responsibly. It is important to emphasise that the AI tools featured on these pages are intended solely for exploration, and exclusively with publicly available data. Additional information can be found on the Responsible Use of AI’ page. If you are unsure about what tools you can use, please contact our IT Helpdesk.

  • Smartcompose AI writer, image generator and assistant. Free plan includes 10,000 ‘word tokens’
  • GrammarlyGo Grammar checking, text generation and rewriting. Free plan includes 100 AI prompts per month.
  • Wordtune Rewrite your words using different tones. Free plan includes 10 rewrites per day.
  • Compose Free Chrome extension to automate writing.  Free plan includes 1000 words per month.
  • Copy.ai Ideal for blogs, social media and emails. Free plan includes 2000 words per month.
  • Twee AI-powered Tools for English teachers. Free.
  • Learnt.ai Lesson plans, ice breakers, multiple choice questions and more. Free plan includes access to ‘10 popular tools’.
  • Conker AI generated assessments and quizzes. Free plan includes 5 quizzes.
  • Scribe Automatically generates ‘how-to’ documentation with text and screenshots. Free plan creates documentation for web apps only.
  • Teachermatic Helps educators create and deliver online courses. Free plan includes 5 generations per day and time-limited access.

Not just for text generation, the power of generative AI can be harnessed for a wide variety of design purposes. It has the capabilities to generate and enhance images, develop presentations from scratch, produce videos, create design elements, and even build websites. The table below provides a selection of available tools to try.

Design PurposeSelection of suggested tools (List created September 2023)

Images

Videos

Presentations

  • Tome Generates slides and images or converts a document to a presentation Free plan includes unlimited creation and 500 AI credits.
  • Gamma Drafts presentation docks, documents or webpages. Free plan includes 400 credits for AI decks.
  • SlidesAI Generates content for Google Slides. Free plan includes 3 free presentations per month.

Design

  • StockIMG Logos, posters, book covers and more. Free plan includes 1 image credit.
  • Fontjoy Generates font combinations. Free.
  • Khroma  AI generated colour palettes for designers. Free.

Websites

With new AI tools being created daily, utilising directories can be helpful in finding specific tools for your needs, as well as gaining insight into their functionality and pricing. Below are some tool directories that can aid you in your search.

Additional Resources

For a more comprehensive guide to AI tools with additional categories, explore our starter QUB AI Tools Guides

The AI Starter Kit explores the basics on how to get started with AI. In the Unlocking the Power of AI guide a selection of generative AI tools are showcased that can provide benefit in a wide variety of applications and contexts. 

Guides will be updated on a regular basis to keep up to date with the latest developments in AI.

AI Starter Kit

Unlocking the Power of AI