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Say Hello to UCI-WiFi!
The UCI-WiFi network enhances campus connectivity with encrypted access for devices provided and managed by UCI.
Potential Website Performance Issues
Due to excessive high traffic, there is the potential for website slowdowns. Our team is actively managing the situation with mitigation strategies and monitoring tools.
New Security Measure for Password Resets and Duo Assistance
OIT Help Desk introduces video verification for password resets and Duo assistance, enhancing security when self-service tools aren’t viable for community members.
Technology Stories
Design-a-thon Winners: Celebrating Innovation in VR and Imagination at UCI
This past spring, the Office of Data and Information Technology (ODIT) partnered with the student group Design at UCI to offer a special VR track as part of their 2024 Design-a-thon competition, ‘True to You.’ Thanks to ODIT’s sponsorship and the leadership of Jessica Sotelo, Design-a-thon Director, and Keri Albers, Digital Innovation at UCI, nine students gained access to Meta Quest headsets and the opportunity to learn how to create immersive environments.
Zotsites: The UCI Search Engine Empowering Students to Navigate Campus
Conceptualized in Fall 2023 to enter the ANTrepreneur Center’s annual AI Innovation Challenge, Zotsites aims to assist students in navigating the vast expanse of UCI-related domains and webpages, including academic resources, student services, campus organizations, communities and even third-party UCI-centered discussion threads on Reddit – so students can always find the relevant information they need.
UC Irvine Embraces AI with Launch of ZotGPT for Students
On April 30, UC Irvine announced the launch of ZotGPT Chat for students. Custom-made to support UC Irvine’s emerging generative AI needs, ZotGPT is UCI’s answer to the data privacy and governance concerns regarding third-party AI services, while still offering users the capabilities found in the latest GPT large-language models.