Approved AI

Do you want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve your writing or as a sparring partner?

At UiA, we continuously assess AI resources that may be relevant for staff and students.

Here you will find tools that have been deemed safe to use for research and teaching, and that can be used even with 🟡yellow data—meaning your information is handled on secure servers without being stored. It is not permitted to share sensitive information (i.e., 🔴red or ⚫black data), not even in approved tools.

Language models

Copilot*

Copilot is Microsoft’s conversational AI, which can also generate images. It is available to UiA staff and students through their Microsoft account.

How to use Copilot:

Use Copilot in your preferred browser via: m365.cloud.microsoft.com
Or access it directly from the Edge browser or Teams.
Remember to log in with your UiA Microsoft account.

GPT UiO*

GPT UiO is an AI-powered chatbot. available to UiA staff and students via their FEIDE accounts.

How to use GPT UiO:

Go to gpt.uio.no
Log in with your Feide user credentials.

Tip: To use the GPT-4 model, you must select GPT-4 Omni from the dropdown menu. Simply choosing GPT-4 is not enough.

Claude

Claude is a conversational AI developed by Anthropic. The tool can be used for text creation, summarization, analysis, idea development, and programming. Claude can analyze text, documents, and images, and can also generate vector graphics (SVG) and other visual content based on code. The tool does not have built-in support for generating images.

How to use Claude:

Visit claude.ai
Create a private account

Note: UiA does not provide access to or support for Claude. However, it can still be used on your own initiative for personal purposes, and any costs beyond the free version must be covered by the individual.

Google NotebookLM

NotebookLM is an AI-based note-taking and research assistant developed by Google. The tool uses Google's Gemini models to analyze and work with the user's own sources. You can upload documents, websites, presentations, audio files, and YouTube videos with transcriptions, and get help summarizing content, asking questions about the material, identifying key themes, generating mind maps, and creating audio summaries in podcast format. NotebookLM provides answers with references to the uploaded sources that the answers are based on.

How to use Google NotebookLM:

Visit notebooklm.google
Create a private account
Upload documents or add links as sources, then start a new notebook.

Note: UiA does not offer access to or support for NotebookLM. You can still use it on your own for personal purposes.

Language and writing tools

DeepL

DeepL is an AI-based language tool that offers translation and text or document proofreading. The service supports a range of languages, but some features require a paid subscription.

How to use DeepL:

Use DeepL via deepl.com
Create a private account
Enter your text or upload your document (for example Word or PDF)
Note: UiA does not provide access to or user support for DeepL. However, it can still be used on your own initiative for personal purposes, and any costs beyond the free version must be covered by the individual.

NaturalReader

NaturalReader is an AI-based text-to-speech tool that reads aloud text from documents, websites, e-books, and other digital sources using synthetic voices. The tool supports PDF, Word, and EPUB files, and can also read content from websites and pasted text. NaturalReader offers features like reading aloud with different voices and languages, converting text to audio files, OCR processing of scanned documents and images, as well as browser extensions for reading online content aloud.

How to use NaturalReader:

Use NaturalReader via naturalreaders.com
Create a private account
Note: UiA does not provide access to or user support for NaturalReader. However, it can be used independently for personal purposes, and any costs beyond the free version must be covered by the individual.

For literature searches and sources

Scopus AI*

Scopus AI is an AI-based tool that helps you navigate reliable scholarly articles in the Scopus database. It’s designed to make it easier to explore and understand new topics by providing concise academic overviews and insights. Scopus AI is a powerful resource available to UiA students and staff.

How to use Scopus AI:

Visit the Scopus homepage
Access requires either being connected to the Eduroam network on UiA’s campus or using eduVPN.

Web of Science Research Assistant*

WoS Research Assistant is an AI-based tool that helps you navigate reliable scientific articles in the Web of Science database. WoS Research Assistant helps you explore and understand new topics, or build a literature review using a conversational AI assistant.

How to use Web of Science Research Assistant:

Use WoS Research Assistant through the Web of Science homepage
To access it, you must either be logged into the eduroam network on UiA's campus or use eduVPN.

Ebook Central Research Assistant*

Ebook Central Research Assistant is an AI-powered feature integrated into ProQuest’s Ebook Central platform. It helps students and researchers navigate academic books by highlighting key concepts, offering chapter summaries, and suggesting related titles. The tool supports critical thinking and information literacy by offering insights based on book content rather than generated responses.

How to use Ebook Central Research Assistant:

Go to the ProQuest homepage
Access requires either being on the Eduroam network on campus or using eduVPN.
Search for a book in the collection.
When you open a supported book, the Research Assistant panel will automatically appear on the left side.
Explore chapter summaries, key terms, and suggestions for further reading.

Elicit

Elicit is an online tool that uses artificial intelligence to search through and analyze scientific literature. The tool pulls information from research articles and presents results in structured overviews. It can be used to find relevant literature, summarize the content of research articles, compare studies, and extract information such as research questions, methods, samples, and results.

Elicit offers features such as:

Searching scientific publications.
Summarizing research articles.
Comparing studies in table format.
Extracting and organizing information from articles.
Supporting literature reviews and knowledge summaries.

Some features require a paid subscription.

How to use Elicit:

Use Elicit via elicit.com
Create a private account
Note: UiA does not provide access to or user support for Elicit. However, it can still be used on your own initiative for personal purposes, and any costs beyond the free version must be covered by the individual.

Reciteworks

Reciteworks is an online tool that helps you ensure the quality of references in academic texts. The tool checks that the citations in your text match the reference list and that both follow the style requirements of APA or Harvard. It can also detect formatting errors, such as missing commas or incorrect use of parentheses.

How to use Reciteworks:

Use Reciteworks via reciteworks.com
Create a private account
Upload your document (e.g., Word or PDF)
The tool analyzes the text and gives you an overview of:
- Citations in the text (green = correct, orange = possible error, red = error).
- The reference list, highlighting any discrepancies.
- A summary report with suggestions for improvements.
Note: UiA does not provide access to or support for Reciteworks. However, it can still be used on your own initiative for individual purposes, and any costs beyond the free version must be covered by the user.

Built-in AI resources:

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is Apple’s integrated AI system that combines generative models with personal context to offer useful and relevant features while maintaining privacy. The system is built into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and enhances apps such as Mail, Messages, Photos, and Notes. Features include prioritized notifications, text summarization, image generation, and a more context-aware Siri.

How to use Apple Intelligence:

Apple Intelligence is only available on certain Apple devices. Check Apple’s website for an updated list.
Ensure your compatible Apple device is running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later.
- To activate Apple Intelligence, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and tap Turn on Apple Intelligence
- The system and Siri language must be set to U.S. English to use Apple Intelligence

Approved with reservations:

Perplexity

An AI-based search assistant that combines conversation with search and source citations. Also supports image generation.

Allowed use:

Only the paid version Enterprise Pro is approved, because it has data protection.
The free version is not approved, as it stores user data.
Should not be used for sensitive or personal information.
Log in with a private Google account.

Midjourney

An AI tool for high-quality image generation.

Approved use:

You can use images from Midjourney in your own works
Log in with a private Google or Discord account

Google Gemini

Google’s language model and conversational AI.

Allowed use:

May be used for personal studies and assignments
Must not be used for sensitive information or personal data
Log in with a private Google account

ChatGPT (Plus)

OpenAI’s language model, which also offers features like image generation and file analysis.

Allowed use:

The Plus version may be used, but you must manually disable data storage
The free version is not approved, as it automatically stores user data
Must not be used for sensitive or personal information
Use a private OpenAI or Google account

Not approved tools:

Grok and DeepSeek

We recommend that you avoid using these AI services in connection with studies or research projects, unless you have a specific agreement in place. These tools may have serious limitations and do not provide sufficient protection of user data.

Using these tools may pose risks to privacy and involve data storage outside the protection of EU regulations.

Published Apr. 19, 2024 - Last modified Oct. 1, 2026