Release notes 7
What University IT changed in Stanford's AI services this week.
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New models in the Stanford AI Playground
Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5 are now enabled for everyone in the Stanford AI Playground.
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New models through the AI API Gateway
Gemini 3.7 Flash, Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5 can now be used through the AI API Gateway with virtual API keys.
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AI Playground fixes for tools and chat titles
The latest AI Playground update fixes two issues with newer models: they can now call tools such as Web Search and Artifacts properly, and new conversations get their titles again.
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ChatGPT Browser Use enabled at Stanford
Browser Use lets ChatGPT work directly with supported websites in the Stanford environment: reading pages, moving between sites, entering information and completing browser-based tasks.
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Agent sharing in Gemini Enterprise and ChatGPT
You can now share an agent directly with individual team members in Gemini Enterprise and ChatGPT, so a reusable AI workflow can be shared with colleagues without making it broadly available.
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Voice prompting in Gemini Enterprise
Gemini Enterprise now accepts voice input, so you can dictate a prompt instead of typing it.
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OpenAI is retiring custom GPTs
OpenAI plans to stop the creation of new custom GPTs on September 25, and existing custom GPTs are scheduled to stop working on December 11. If you maintain a custom GPT you still rely on, plan to migrate or rebuild the workflow before the retirement date. OpenAI will show a notice to affected users in ChatGPT and plans to share instructions for migrating workloads.
In the news 4
What the vendors and the wider AI world announced.
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Report: Higher Ed's Adoption of AI Outpaces Student Guards (opens in a new tab)
The report highlights how AI is increasingly integrated into college operations, affecting Stanford staff and faculty involved in admissions and teaching.
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Could AI really kill us all? Your questions, answered (opens in a new tab)
This article addresses concerns about AI's existential risks, relevant for Stanford students and faculty engaged in AI ethics and safety discussions.
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What we've learned from Microsoft's own AI transformation (opens in a new tab)
Insights from Microsoft's AI transformation can guide Stanford staff and faculty in effectively integrating AI into their workflows and organizational practice…
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2 in 3 Harvard Professors Say AI Has a Negative Impact on Class (opens in a new tab)
The findings on AI's impact on education are significant for Stanford instructors assessing the implications of AI on student work and academic integrity.
Sessions this week 5
Live Technology Training classes this week and next.
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Power Up Your PowerPoint Presentations: Leveraging AI Tools (opens in a new tab)
This session is designed for faculty and staff looking to enhance their presentation skills using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini Notebook.
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Exploring AI Platforms: Choosing the Right Tool for the Task (opens in a new tab)
This session is ideal for students and staff who want to learn how to select the best AI tools for various text, image, and data tasks.
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Building Specialized AI Assistants with Claude Projects & Analysis (opens in a new tab)
This session is for developers and researchers at Stanford interested in creating context-aware AI assistants using Claude's capabilities.
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Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools (opens in a new tab)
This session helps staff and students improve email communication skills while utilizing AI tools for efficiency and clarity.
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Code Your Own AI: Generate Text, Images, and Audio with Python (opens in a new tab)
This session is for developers and data scientists looking to learn how to use OpenAI's APIs for various AI applications.
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