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Time to Renew Your Canva License!
Faculty and staff: Renew your Canva license via AntSoft. Students receive Canva for free—no renewal required. Keep creating with ease!
Canvas & TRS: Security Updates
Starting July 16, 2025, UCI will require ZotDefend security software to access Canvas, TRS, and UCPath—install soon to avoid disruptions.
Custom AI Assistants, As Unique as You
Faculty and staff can now use ZotGPT Creator to create their own AI Assistants
Technology Stories
Securing the Future: ZotGPT and Cyber@UCI Unite to Fortify Generative AI Defenses
As AI continues to reshape our digital landscape, UC Irvine is taking bold steps to ensure the security of ZotGPT Chat, our signature generative AI solution. A novel collaboration between ZotGPT and Cyber@UCI, a student-led cybersecurity club, is setting new standards for AI security testing and student engagement in real-world cybersecurity challenges.
UCI Launches AWS Credits Portal, Offering Free Cloud Computing Resources to Students and Faculty
The AWS Credits Portal, which launched in February 2025, allows eligible UCI community members to access sandbox AWS accounts pre-loaded with $25 in credits. These accounts offer a wide range of cloud services, including computing power, storage solutions, and advanced tools for machine learning and data analytics.
Classroom-Focused AI Chatbot Is Making Its Way Into UCI Classrooms
UCI is now introducing ClassChat: a ZotGPT tool with the ability to create course-specific enclaves and learning environments that have significant potential to enhance student learning and success. Joining our ZotGPT suite of AI services, ClassChat represents UCI’s next bold step into the higher education AI space.