GenAI+U
New to AI? Start with GenAI+U
Generative AI is changing how we learn, work, and create. GenAI+U is the University of Minnesota’s AI literacy initiative, providing students, instructors, and staff with trusted guidance to understand and use AI responsibly, effectively, and confidently.
Explore videos, practical resources, and learning opportunities covering:
- AI fundamentals — understand what generative AI is and how it works
- Responsible and ethical use — navigate academic integrity and appropriate AI use
- University-supported resources — discover tools and guidance available at UMN
- Practical strategies — learn effective approaches for using AI in learning, teaching, and work
Whether you are new to AI or looking to strengthen your skills, GenAI+U provides a starting point for building AI literacy across the University.
→ Explore GenAI+U: A Student Learning Experience
Are you looking for a resource to introduce your students to Generative AI, its uses, ethical implications and considerations around academic integrity? This online learning experience equips UMN students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to effectively and responsibly utilize generative AI tools in academic and professional contexts. Learners can receive a certificate of completion, this award can be used to demonstrate Student AI Fluency. This resource was developed by partners in the University Libraries.
→ Explore GenAI+U: An Instructor’s Guide to AI Literacy
This course is a guide for University of Minnesota instructors to navigate the transformative role of Generative AI in education, regardless of whether you plan to embrace these tools or simply wish to better understand their impact on instruction. Through a series of focused lessons, you will develop essential AI literacy by moving from foundational concepts to a critical understanding of ethical considerations—including bias, data privacy, and academic integrity—to hands-on proficiency with UMN-approved Generative AI tools. This resource was developed in collaboration with Academic Technology Support Services, Center for Educational Innovation, AI Hub, CLA’s LATIS and CEHD’s Academic Technology Support Services.
Catchup on the Latest News at DSAI HUB
AI Hub’s Under the Hood: Machine Learning and AI Summer Program was a Definitive Win
On July 13, the UMN AI Hub launched its 9th annual summer program for high school students. While the length and the focus of the program have evolved over the years, the end result is always the same: new learning, new friends, and a lot of fun.
