AI Solutions Update
As the academic year begins, we’re excited to share this edition of our AI Solutions Update. This issue highlights progress from the past few months: upgrades to UMD Virtual Agents, new features in TerpAI, expanded generative model capabilities, and fresh tools to support your work.
UMD Virtual Agent Release Notes
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AI Solutions
TerpAI Release Notes
Releases
08-04-2025 (v. 2.2515.3906)
Bug Fixes & QoL Changes
- Cloudforce Bing Search API
- Change Instance Name and Description
- Show Instance Name on Login Card
- Screen Reader Status Messages
07-17-2025 (v.
UMD AI Virtual Agent Hub
Welcome to the UMD AI Virtual Agent Hub—a centralized platform that connects you with multiple AI-powered
Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools at UMD
I. Purpose
The University of Maryland (UMD) is committed to fostering innovation and academic excellence while prioritizing technology's privacy, security, and ethical use in its educational and research environments. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to explore how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools can enhance their teaching, learning, and work.
TerpAI
TerpAIDownload Link:
https://terpai.umd.edu/Available To:
Faculty
Regular Staff
Students
Platforms:
Data Classification:
Low
TerpAI
TerpAI is a powerful GenAI tool designed to simplify your interactions with technology and enhance your daily tasks. Acting as your digital assistant, thought partner, and educational resource, TerpAI helps you manage projects and research topics and get quick answers with ease. It's invaluable for students and educators, providing clarity on complex concepts and assisting with study guides and lesson plans. As a thought partner, TerpAI offers insights that improve decision-making, whether you're brainstorming ideas or analyzing data.
UMD offers AI chatbots for 10 courses this semester
The Diamondback - Some classes at the University of Maryland now use artificial intelligence chatbots released by this university’s Division of Information Technology.The bots, piloted last spring, are similar in function to well-known chatbots such as ChatGPT, according to business professor Michael Kimbrough. The chatbots can answer questions about the syllabus, course structure and class material.The 10 chatbot-assisted courses offered this semester include business, computer science and engineering classes, according to Maryland Today.