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WashU IT to update WashU Key eligibility, strengthen access controls in June
Beginning next month, WashU IT will implement revised parameters for determining when WashU Keys are disabled. The policy change is designed to strengthen the university’s information security posture by ensuring that only individuals with a legitimate need and an active WashU status retain access to university systems and data. Under the new criteria, WashU Keys for active students, faculty, staff, guests, volunteers, alumni, trustees and […]
Meet Ask WashU: The free, next gen chat tool for the WashU community
WashU ChatGPT now Ask WashU WashU ChatGPT, the first generative AI tool offered by WashU, is now Ask WashU. Ask WashU is the next generation of WashU ChatGPT, offering more robust generative AI capabilities. This private, university protected version of an AI question-and-answer tool runs inside WashU’s controlled environment, ensuring that anything users type stays within university systems and is not shared externally or […]
Updated WashU IT website scheduled for launch on June 15
WashU IT will launch an updated website designed to better serve the university community on June 15. The updated site will make it easier to find information, access support resources, and navigate with confidence. The new site design will provide an improved customer experience and align more closely with WashU’s brand and digital standards. “Our goal was to create a website experience that feels […]
AI tools help doctors spend more time with patients
At BJC HealthCare and the WashU School of Medicine, AI is changing what a typical day looks like for doctors, nurses and care teams. The goal is simple: less time on the computer; more time with patients. Leaders from the Epic1 team, which manages the shared BJC/WashU Epic electronic medical record system, recently shared how […]
AI assistance available across WashU
WashU Expands AI Roadmap with New Training and Tools WashU IT continues to progress in artificial intelligence (AI) with access to advanced tools and growing training opportunities. These efforts mark a significant step forward in the university’s long-term AI roadmap. Partnering with the Office of the Provost, the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, and the Center for Health AI (CHAI) teams, WashU IT has been working behind the scenes to equip university […]
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