6. Key AI tools and training
AI technologies — including the tools, functionality and applications — are rapidly developing. This page lists some useful tools for text, image and audio or video generation, but there are also specific tools you can use for research, literature searching, and writing.
Read about AI tools for literature searching. There are many new AI tools available to researchers and students that focus on academic sources (rather than general AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT).
Tools for text generation
| AI tool | Company | Type/Use | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude | Anthropic | LLM | Free/ Subscriptions |
| ChatGPT | OpenAI | LLM/Search engine | Free/Subscriptions (varies according to model) |
| MS CoPilot | Microsoft | LLM | Available to UQ staff |
| Gemini | LLM | Free | |
| Perplexity | Perplexity AI | Search engine using LLM | Free/Subscription |
| NotebookLM | Research assistant using LLM (Gemini 2.0) | Free/Subscription |
Tools for image generation
| AI tool | Company | Type/Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dall-E 3 | OpenAI | Text to Image AI | Available via Chat GPT |
| Leonardo Ai | Leonardo Interactive | Text to Image AI | Free/Subscriptions |
| Ideogram 2.0 | Ideogram | Text to Image AI | Free (40 Images a month)/Subscription |
| Adobe Firefly | Adobe | Text to Image AI | Include in Adobe products |
| Stable Assistant | Stability AI | Text to Image AI | Subscription |
Tools for audio or video generation
| AI tool | Company | Type/Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevenlabs | ElevenLabs | Text to speech | Free/Subscription |
| Synthesia | Synthesia | Text to video | Free/Subscription |
| AIVA | Aiva Technologies | Music generation | Free/Subscription |
| Runway | Runway | Music generation | Free/Subscription |
| HeyGen Interactive Avatar | HeyGen | Text to video (uses avatars) | Free/Subscription |
| NotebookLM | Podcasts, research assistant | Free/Subscription |
Training and resources
Training at UQ
The Library offers hands-on sessions on Generative Artificial Intelligence. Visit our training page for more details and to register. Student Support and Wellbeing Services also offer workshops to UQ students.
Online learning
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning online courses are available to staff and students via your UQ login.
- Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn – The 6 courses in this pathway include:
- What is Generative AI?
- Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search
- Streamlining Your Work with Copilot (formerly Bing Chat/Bing Chat Enterprise)
- Microsoft 365 Copilot First Look
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Building AI literacy – The 6 courses in this pathway include:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- How to boost your productivity with AI tools
- What is Generative AI?
- Prompt Engineering: How to talk to the AIs
- Introduction to Large Language Models
- Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications
To find more courses or pathways on LinkedIn Learning:
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- Go to LinkedIn Learning
- Enter Artificial Intelligence in the search bar
- Use the filters to adjust the results to suit you.
Google’s Generative AI Learning Path provides an overview of generative AI concepts, from the fundamentals of large language models to responsible AI principles. The 6 courses in this pathway include:
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Introduction to Large Language Models
- Introduction to Responsible AI
- Generative AI Fundamentals
- Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud.
Free online course
Elements of AI is a free online course for everyone interested in learning what AI is, what is possible (and not possible) with AI, and how it affects our lives — with no complicated maths or programming required.
