Discover and access enterprise-licensed generative AI platforms that support productivity, creativity, and innovation across campus. MSU’s enterprise-licensed AI tools offer enhanced security and robust enterprise-level data protection in alignment with institutional data policies that are not available in free or personal editions. Explore training courses by our enterprise AI partners to get the most of these tools. Everyone must adhere to AI policies to ensure only appropriate data is used with each tool. Find AI tools and services for developers below.
MSU enterprise-licensed AI assistants
MSU-licenced Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered web chat assistant that provides answers, research insights, and content creation capabilities while maintaining enterprise data protection when logged in with MSU credentials. Allowed data includes Public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data (learn more about data security).
How to access: Login using your MSU credentials at copilot.microsoft.com.
MSU-licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates Copilot into Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document writing, data analysis, meeting summaries and presentation creation. Allowed data includes Public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data (learn more about data security). Learn more about the difference between Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Copilot 365. Learn the difference between Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
How to access: Available for purchase through the MSU Tech Store using department billing for MSU faculty, staff, and students.
MSU-licensed OpenAI ChatGPT
OpenAI ChatGPT EDU is an advanced AI powered by latest GPT and OpenAI models features Study Mode for guided problem-solving, custom GPT builder for department-specific tools, ideal for tutoring, coding assistance, and creative writing. Allowed data includes public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data (learn more about data security).
How to access: Available for purchase through the MSU Tech Store with departmental billing for MSU faculty, staff, and students.
ChatGPT EDU does not provide API tokens or direct API access. If your project needs OpenAI API integration, please submit a separate request to discuss your specific needs and explore available options.
MSU-licensed Google Gemini
Google Gemini is an advanced AI powered by latest Gemini models with massive context window, native multimodal document analysis, and tight Google Workspace integration ideal for research-intensive workflows. Allowed data includes Public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data (learn more about data security).
How to access: Coming soon!
MSU-licensed Google NotebookLM
AI tools and services for developers
OpenAI API Platform
- OpenAI’s API Platform enables developers to integrate and use OpenAI models programmatically using API keys for custom applications and research projects.
- Data: Public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data allowed. Learn more about data security.
- Access: Market-rate pricing; departmental billing required. Request Access.
Google Cloud Platform
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides access to Vertex AI and other Google Cloud services for building and deploying complex enterprise AI solutions.
- Data: TBD. Learn more about data security.
- Access: Market-rate pricing; departmental billing and project creation required. Request Access.
Codex
- Codex enables AI-assisted coding, code completion, and code generation features within VSCode, Cursor, and Windsurf for supported languages.
- Data: Public, Internal, Confidential Research, and FERPA data allowed. Learn more about data security.
- Access: Included with ChatGPT Edu subscription. Available via the MSU Tech Store with departmental billing for MSU faculty, staff, and students.
Purchasing non-enterprise AI tools
Any request to purchase a non-enterprise generative AI tool at MSU requires the completion and approval of an IT Readiness form. This process ensures that all tools used on campus meet MSU’s security and data-handling standards.
