Commonly Used Generative AI Tools

Chatbots and Conversational AI Tools

ChatGPT is the most recognizable and talked about generative AI tool. It is an advanced chatbot based on a Large Language Model (LLM) that can create original content from being trained on huge amounts of existing content. It supports conversational interactions, through text prompts, that can assist people with various learning and work-related tasks.

Individuals can use ChatGPT5 for free by visiting: chatgpt.com. However, the experience will have some limitations compared to paid versions.

Specialty AI Tools

There is no shortage of GenAI tools available – both free and professional. Many of them focus on specific functionality. Some broad categories of tools include:

Coding: GitHub Copilot
Grammar/Writing: GrammarlyGO, Wordtune
Image/Presentation Creation: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Canva
Video Creation: Synthesia
Music Creation: Suno
Research: Perplexity, Consensus, Scite

Algonquin’s Generative AI Tools

Faculty and staff can use Algonquin’s paid license for Microsoft Copilot .

Log into https://copilot.microsoft.com/ with your Algonquin username and password.

 

You can use Copilot logging to your Edge browser with your Algonquin credentials. Or, you can access Copilot via your Windows 11 taskbar.

Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot by taking this self-paced training module offered by Algonquin’s Centre for Organizational Learning.

Image Generation

Microsoft Copilot
Algonquin’s Microsoft Copilot license allows you to create images.

Adobe Express
Algonquin College offers all faculty and staff access to Adobe Express. This program includes a Generative AI image creation tool.

Learn how to access your Adobe Express license.

Other training models, such as Google Gemini, can also allow you to create images.

image of ragdoll cat generated by Microsoft Copilot (DALL-E 3)

Generative AI image created by Microsoft Copilot

image of ragdoll cat generated by NIght Cafe Studio

Generative AI image created by ChatGPT5

Firefly A photorealistic picture of a ragdoll cat that is sitting on a satin pillow in a chair near

Generative AI image created by Adobe Express

Firefly A photorealistic picture of a ragdoll cat that is sitting on a satin pillow in a chair near

Generative AI image created by Google Gemini

Image created with various Generative AI image creators using the same prompt:
Create a photorealistic image of a ragdoll cat sitting on a pillow on a chair in front of a window.