Technology News & Updates, Week of November 4, 2024

Hey, Owls! We want to hear from you—your feedback on KSU’s IT services helps us improve your experience. Plus, we have some awesome swag to give away!

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. and noon in the Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw).

What will you do?

• Spill: Share your perspective on KSU technology
• Spin: Spin the "prize wheel" for a reward

Can't make it this week? No problem! We'll have one more "spill and spin" event this Fall:

• Thursday, Nov. 14, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the lobby of the Atrium Building (Marietta)

Mark your calendars, and let’s make IT at KSU even better—together!

Check out Microsoft Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbot that produces text and images—and it's the only AI tool that ensures data protection for all Owls.

While Copilot is available for everyone, to protect your data you MUST log in at copilot.cloud.microsoft.com using your KSU email and password. Look for the Enterprise Data Protection icon in the top-right corner—this indicates your data is encrypted and not used as a training set for the AI.

IMPORTANT: Always check with your professor(s) before using AI for academic work.

Copilot resources for students:

• How to Access Microsoft Copilot Securely
• How to Manage Chat History in Microsoft Copilot
• How Does Microsoft Copilot Keep My Data Secure?
• How to Create Effective Prompts with Microsoft Copilot
• How to Generate Images with Microsoft Copilot
• How to Generate Text with Microsoft Copilot
• How to Generate a Summary with Microsoft Copilot

For more information about AI use at KSU, check out AI at KSU!

Engage with generative AI thoughtfully: Communicate clearly using conversational language, and never share confidential information or protected research. To safeguard data when using AI, use Microsoft Copilot when logged in with your KSUmail address and password. 

IMPORTANT: Always check your syllabus before using AI for academic work. While UITS is excited to provide guidance on leveraging AI, particularly generative AI, the decision of when, how, or whether to use it in your coursework is ultimately up to your instructor. We encourage you to reach out to them with any questions or concerns.

For more information, including general guidelines for AI use, check out this resource.

Remember: UITS is here for you! Please contact the KSU IT Service Desk if you have questions or concerns. 

University Information Technology Services (UITS) is here for you, Owls!

Do you need to submit a request for IT services or report a problem? Go to the KSU IT Service Portal and log in with your KSU credentials (your NetID and KSU password).

The KSU IT Service Portal allows you to:

• Submit requests for IT services
• Report an IT problem
• Find answers in the Knowledge Base
• Provide Feedback

UITS is here for you! 

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy helping people solve problems?
Join our Service Desk team and make an impact by supporting the KSU community's tech needs!

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