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Compare AI Tools
Generative AI tools process data using models to produce graphics, written content, summaries, and more. But only certain tools are approved for University of Minnesota data. This comparison can help you decide which approved tool is right for your application.
In addition to the tools listed below, several other generative AI tools are available online (for example, Claude and Perplexity, among others), some with a cost associated with them. These tools are not approved for any institutional data at UMN, even when data is anonymized.
Available tools: comparing features
| Feature/capability | Gemini | Microsoft Copilot | NotebookLM | Zoom AI Companion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-Grade Data Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Conversational AI (Chatbot) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, when configured |
| AI-assisted writing and summarization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Google Workspace Content | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| File upload | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Create custom assistants | Yes | No | No | No |
| Research paper discovery and citation analysis | No | No | Yes, following guidance | No |
| Online meeting support and note taking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Video generation | No | No | Yes | No |
| Transcription | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Available tools: comparing allowed data types
| Data allowed | Gemini | Microsoft Copilot | NotebookLM | Zoom AI Companion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Private-Restricted data | Yes, following guidance | No | Yes - following guidance | Yes, following guidance |
| Private-Highly Restricted data | Yes - following guidance | No | No | No |
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