AI at Carroll – Approved Tools
Information Technology manages licenses fr approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools that meet the criteria for college use. The following table outlines the processes and costs associated with obtaining a license for these tools.
Description
Copilot Chat is Microsoft’s AI assistant that lets you ask questions, get explanations, draft content, and automate tasks directly within Microsoft 365 apps or in a standalone chat. It understands natural language to give tailored responses. You can use it to summarize, rewrite, generate ideas, build instructions, or help with technical tasks like coding or data handling. It’s designed to streamline day‑to‑day work and reduce manual effort across M365.
License Type and Annual Cost
Free with a Carroll Community College account.
Data Protection
Yes
How to Request Access
Visit https://m365.cloud.microsoft/
Description
Copilot is an add‑on that unlocks full AI integration inside Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. It connects to your organization’s Microsoft Graph data (emails, meetings, files, chats) to provide contextual drafting, summarizing, analysis, and automation features that the free Copilot Chat cannot access.
License Type
By Service desk request and VP / CIO approval.
Annual Cost
$18/user/month for employees.
Data Protection
Yes
How to Request Access
Please see How do I request assistance with Artificial Intelligence? knowledge base article (for employees only).
Description
Khanmigo is Khan Academy’s AI‑powered teaching assistant integrated directly into the Canvas LMS. It provides educators with more than 20 planning and content‑creation tools—such as lesson plans, rubrics, exit tickets, warm‑ups, multilingual emails, and activity drafts—without requiring prompt writing. This integration lets teachers streamline prep, automate routine tasks, and generate differentiated instructional materials right inside their Canvas courses.
License Type
Enterprise
Annual Cost
Free for all teachers in Canvas
Data Protection
Yes
How to Request Access
Available in Canvas
Description
Adobe Firefly is Adobe’s generative‑AI platform that lets users create and edit images, video, audio, and design assets using multiple top AI models directly inside Creative Cloud or via a web app. It’s designed to be commercially safe, using Adobe Stock and public‑domain training data, and offers tools like text‑to‑image, generative editing, and prompt‑based video refinement. Firefly serves as an integrated creative workspace where users can generate, edit, and assemble media with precise controls.
License Type
Enterprise (per department)
Annual Cost
Part of Enterprise License
Data Protection
Yes
How to Request Access
Submit IT Help Desk Request for new software installation.