Dell Technologies Day
On September 22, Dell will be hosting its annual Dell Technologies Day. Information on the event is below. Location VCU Student Commons – Virginia Room C and D Schedule Lunch provided at 12PM; Please feel free to come for either or both sessions, come and go as you please. 10:30-12: Dell End User Compute Portfolio […]
AI Watermarks: What New Policies from Anthropic, Google, and Adobe Mean for VCU
In August Anthropic announced that all new Claude models will embed watermarks into generated text. This update helps meet European Union AI Act requirements, which mandate that AI-generated content be detectable. Other GenAI Tool Watermarking Other major tech companies are rolling out similar tracking methods: Why It Matters to Higher Ed Text watermarks are not […]
Risks of “Share Link” Features in AI Chatbots
Shared conversations from major AI platforms using the “anyone with the link can view” option are being indexed by public search engines like Google, according to recent reports. When a user generates a shared URL to collaborate, that interaction is hosted on the open web. Search crawlers can discover these URLs, potentially exposing whatever data […]
Delete and Temporary Chat Now Available in VCU Gemini
Google has updated Gemini within VCU’s licensed environment, introducing new features that allow users to delete specific chats and work in “Temporary Chat” mode. These features enhance the usability of VCU’s licensed Gemini environment, which remains a data Category 2 tool. As always, within this university-supported environment, user data is protected and not used for […]
Gemini Gems – One of the More Practical AI Features in VCU’s Licensed Gemini Environment
Gemini Gems are customized versions of Gemini that can be tailored for a specific role, task, or workflow. Gems are useful because they move AI beyond one-off experimentation and into repeatable practice. In VCU’s licensed Gemini environment, which is a data Category 2 tool, Gems offer a practical way to save time, improve consistency, and […]
VCU Technology Services and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Launch AI Survey
VCU’s Technology Services and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence are conducting a survey to better understand sentiments and skills surrounding the use of Generative AI tools. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is open to all VCU faculty, staff and students that are 18 years of age or older. The results […]
Anthropic’s Claude Cowork
Anthropic recently released Claude Cowork, an agent platform designed to move beyond traditional chatbots into workplace automation, functioning more like an autonomous coworker that can plan, execute, and complete multi-step tasks. Cowork allows users to leverage AI more as a proactive collaborator rather than a passive assistant. Users designate a local folder or workspace that […]
OpenAI and Anthropic Move into Healthcare and Life Sciences
OpenAI and Anthropic are officially entering the healthcare and life sciences sectors. While distinct in scope and audience, both initiatives reflect a broader industry trend toward domain-specific AI systems designed with heightened attention to privacy, compliance, and real-world workflows. OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health On January 7, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience within ChatGPT […]
VCU Tech Services Provides 60-Day Gemini Pro for Education Pilot
During the Fall 2025 semester, 50 members of the VCU community—including faculty, staff, researchers, and students—embarked on a 60-day pilot program to test the capabilities of Gemini Pro for Education. This initiative examined how Gemini Pro could be integrated into the university’s daily academic and administrative workflows within its Google Workspace environment. The pilot participants […]
The AI Incident Database
The AI Incident Database is an open source repository of real-world incidents where AI systems caused—or nearly caused—harm. A project of the Responsible AI Collaborative, the database is a useful resource cataloging more than 1200 incidents, including deepfake investment and phishing scams, data leaks, and autopilot car collisions. A number of features built into the […]