GenAI at University of Richmond

SpiderAI

SpiderAI gives students, faculty, and staff pro-level access to the latest AI models from Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Access to Copilot is also available. SpiderAI also provides more privacy than is found using the AI models directly. Regular updates to the system add new features all the time, including Assistants, optional chat histories, and more.

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Generative AI: A Brief Primer

This primer provides foundational knowledge about generative AI, covering its definition, how it works, a comparison of widely used tools, key capabilities relevant to higher education, limitations and considerations for implementation, and the potential impact areas within academic settings, ensuring everyone has a common understanding.

AI News

ChatGPT 5.4, Claude, Gemini and Copilot Available Free in SpiderAI

SpiderAI now includes access to ChatGPT 5.4, Claude 4.6, Google’s Gemini models, and Microsoft Copilot—free, private, and available right now.

Grant News

University of Richmond Professors Awarded Grant to Develop AI Tools for TV and Film Research

University of Richmond professors Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton have received a $250,000 grant to support their research.

UR Now: Student Experience

Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company

UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.

Classroom of students listening to lecture with laptops open

University of Richmond Magazine

AI is on our minds at UR

President Hallock reflects on efforts across campus to understand and teach the AI-related skills and competencies Spiders should have when they graduate.

University of Richmond Center for Liberal Arts and AI Announces Theme and Fellows for 2025–26 Academic Year

The Center for Liberal Arts and AI will host 23 fellows from 10 institutions and offer numerous programming opportunities during the 2025–26 academic year.