UF Unveils NaviGator AI, Higher Ed’s First Comprehensive, Self-Service AI Platform

University of Florida Information Technology has developed and released the first comprehensive, self-service AI platform among U.S. higher education institutions, giving students, faculty, and staff access to safe and broad AI services and further injecting AI into the university’s daily educational and business practices.

NaviGator AI comprises chat, toolkit, and assistant capabilities. NaviGator AI Chat was custom-built to allow UF faculty, students, and staff to interact with their data in a private, GPT-like environment using their choice of Large Language Models, or LLMs. NaviGator AI is powered by UF’s supercomputer, HiPerGator — the first and most powerful supercomputer owned and operated by a U.S. university. 

“The launch of NaviGator AI marks a significant milestone in our AI journey,” said Elias Eldayrie, UF’s vice president and chief information officer. “This initiative reflects our dedication to enhancing research, education, and the overall academic experience.”

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