Chat AI (AI-supported chat service)


1. basic information

Field of application

Chat AI enables members of the University of Kassel to access various AI language models, including ChatGPT, in compliance with data protection regulations. No separate account is required, registration is done with the university account. The service supports tasks in teaching, research and administration, such as text generation, idea development and analysis.

Who is it suitable for?


The service is aimed at all students and employees of the University of Kassel who would like to use AI-supported text generation, processing and analysis in their work processes.

Responsibility

The IT Service Center (ITS) of the University of Kassel is responsible for the connection and registration to the service. The GWDG (Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen) is responsible for the provision, technical implementation and support.

2. brief description

Description

Chat AI offers access to many different AI language models via a central platform. Users can generate, analyze and edit texts. The platform enables secure and data protection-compliant use without passing on login data to external providers. Depending on the language model selected, text files or images can also be analyzed.

Alternatives

Alternative tools such as DeepL for translations or specialized software for data analysis can be used for specific tasks. However, Chat AI offers an integrated solution for a wide range of text-based applications.

3. main functions

Functions

  • Analysis of images and text files.

4th deployment scenario

Practical examples

Central administration employees have Chat-AI summarize and analyze the script of a session.

5. technical requirements

Prerequisites

  • Active UniAccount of the University of Kassel.

  • Internet connection and current web browser.

6. use and access

Account and login

Access is via the platform https://chat-ai.academiccloud.de. There you select the option "Funded registration" and then select the University of Kassel. You will be redirected to a login page where you have to log in with your UniAccount access data.

7. support and contact

Contact and support times

8. instructions and further links

Training

No training courses are currently offered.

9. special notes (data protection, terms of use)

Data protection and security

No entries are processed for models without the suffix (External). For models with the suffix (External), the inputs can be used to train the models or forwarded to the manufacturer and stored temporarily.

Legal notices and license information

The use of Chat AI is subject to the IT user regulations of the University of Kassel. The terms of use of the GWDG apply.


Status: March 2025