University upgrades its ChatGPT model to 4 Omni (Links to an external site)
The University has upgraded its secure WashU ChatGPT model to ChatGPT-4 Omni (ChatGPT-4o). The upgrade was brought about by the Digital Intelligence & Innovation Accelerator (DI2), the group responsible for leading WashU’s Digital Transformation initiative.
New Award to Transform Learning through Open Educational Resources (Links to an external site)
A new award sponsored by the Digital Intelligence & Innovation Accelerator (DI2) aims to encourage WashU instructors to develop freely available digital course materials that will improve student success.
Digital Transformation expands scope, impact (Links to an external site)
WashU’s Digital Transformation initiative provides updates on several projects that will directly benefit faculty, students and staff.
Advancing AI Research with NVIDIA’s Academic Grant Program
NVIDIA’s Academic Grant Program is calling for proposals from researchers to advance work in Generative AI and Large Language Models, and Simulation and Modeling.
Get to know Executive Director Dan Maranan
Dan Maranan joined WashU in January 2024 as the executive director of the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator. In this role, he leads the team responsible for implementing the Digital Transformation pillar of the Here & Next Strategic plan, which aims to expand and support the work of researchers working in a digital domain, enhance […]
Advancing AI Research with NAIRR and Microsoft Azure Credits
The NAIRR Pilot, supported by the US NSF and the US Department of Energy, is accepting applications to request access to state-of-the-art computing, AI models and educational resources to advance AI research.
DI2 Accelerator in the news
Digital Transformation expands scope, impact (Links to an external site)
WashU’s Digital Transformation initiative provides updates on several projects that will directly benefit faculty, students and staff.
The next generation of design (Links to an external site)
Sam Fox School to launch new Master of Design for Human-Computer Interaction and Emerging Technology
Harnessing modern data, transforming society (Links to an external site)
Through the new Digital Transformation initiative, Washington University is tackling head-on the challenges and opportunities of a data-driven society.
Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools (Links to an external site)
As concerns mount over the ethical and intellectual property implications of AI tools, universities are launching their own chatbots for faculty and students.